Le Claire Township, Scott County, Iowa

Le Claire Township
Township

Location in Scott County
Coordinates: 41°37′06″N 090°23′11″W / 41.61833°N 90.38639°W / 41.61833; -90.38639Coordinates: 41°37′06″N 090°23′11″W / 41.61833°N 90.38639°W / 41.61833; -90.38639
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Scott
Area
  Total 26.3 sq mi (68.12 km2)
  Land 24.3 sq mi (62.95 km2)
  Water 2 sq mi (5.17 km2)  7.59%
Elevation 745 ft (227 m)
Population (2000)
  Total 4,263
  Density 175.4/sq mi (67.7/km2)
GNIS feature ID 0468195

Le Claire Township is a township in Scott County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,263.

Geography

Le Claire Township covers an area of 26.3 square miles (68 km2) and contains one incorporated settlement, Le Claire. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Fairview, Glendale, Jacks and LeClaire Prairie.

The streams of McCarty Creek, Olathea Creek, Silver Creek and Sycamore Creek run through this township.

Transportation

Le Claire Township contains two airports or landing strips: Schurr Airport and Schurr Landing Strip.

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