Spring Valley Township, Dallas County, Iowa

Spring Valley Township is a township in Dallas County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 8,204.

Spring Valley Township
Location in Dallas County
Location in Dallas County
Coordinates: 41°49′29″N 094°06′23″W / 41.82472°N 94.10639°W / 41.82472; -94.10639
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyDallas
Area
 • Total35.79 sq mi (92.7 km2)
 • Land35.41 sq mi (91.72 km2)
 • Water0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2)  1.07%
Elevation
932 ft (284 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total8,204
 • Density231.7/sq mi (89.4/km2)
GNIS feature ID0468745

Geography

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Spring Valley Township covers an area of 35.79 square miles (92.7 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Perry. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Highview Memorial Gardens, Mowrer, Saint Patrick's, Valleyview and Violet Hill.

The streams of Bucks Branch, Elm Branch, Frog Creek and Swan Lake Branch run through this township.

Transportation

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Spring Valley Township contains one airport, Perry Municipal Airport.

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