Benton Township, Andrew County, Missouri

Benton Township, Missouri
Township
Coordinates: 40°04′26″N 094°50′44″W / 40.07389°N 94.84556°W / 40.07389; -94.84556Coordinates: 40°04′26″N 094°50′44″W / 40.07389°N 94.84556°W / 40.07389; -94.84556
Country United States
State Missouri
County Andrew
Area
  Total 49.97 sq mi (129.43 km2)
  Land 49.61 sq mi (128.49 km2)
  Water 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2)  0.73%
Elevation[1] 935 ft (285 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 1,020
  Density 20/sq mi (7.9/km2)
FIPS code 29-04564[2]
GNIS feature ID 0766220

Benton Township is one of ten townships in Andrew County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,020.[3]

Geography

Benton Township covers an area of 50.0 square miles (129.4 km2) and contains two incorporated settlements: Bolckow and Rosendale.

The streams of Kellog Branch, Lower Neely Branch, Riggin Branch, Upper Neely Branch and White Cloud Creek run through this township.

Transportation

Benton Township contains one airport, Furst Landing Strip.

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