Madison Township, Hancock County, Iowa
# Madison Township, Hancock County, Iowa

Madison Township is one of sixteen townships in Hancock County, Iowa, USA. At the 2000 census, its population was 775.

## History

Madison Township was organized in 1858.

## Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Madison Township covers an area of 35 square miles (90.65 square kilometers).

### Cities, towns, villages

* Forest City (south one-third)

### Unincorporated towns

* Hawley at 43°12′46″N 93°40′47″W﻿ / ﻿43.212735°N 93.679660°W﻿ / 43.212735; -93.679660
* Hayfield at 43°10′36″N 93°41′43″W﻿ / ﻿43.176625°N 93.695216°W﻿ / 43.176625; -93.695216

(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)

### Adjacent townships

* Forest Township, Winnebago County (north)
* Mount Valley Township, Winnebago County (northeast)
* Ellington Township (east)
* Concord Township (southeast)
* Garfield Township (south)
* Britt Township (southwest)
* Crystal Township (west)
* Linden Township, Winnebago County (northwest)

### Cemeteries

The township contains Madison Cemetery.

### Major highways

* U.S. Route 69

### Airports and landing strips

* Forest City Municipal Airport

## School districts

* Forest City Community School District
* Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District
* Woden-Crystal Lake Community School District [defunct, absolved by neighboring districts]

## Political districts

* Iowa's 4th congressional district
* State House District 11
* State Senate District 6
