Cascade Township is one of seventeen townships in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,079.
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History
The name of Cascade Township is derived from the cascade, or water power, with which early settlers powered their mills.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Cascade Township covers an area of 35.78 square miles (92.68 square kilometers).
Cities, towns, villages
Cascade (partial)
Adjacent townships
Dodge Township (north)
Taylor Township (northeast)
Whitewater Township (east)
Washington Township, Jones County (southeast)
Richland Township, Jones County (south)
Lovell Township, Jones County (southwest)
South Fork Township, Delaware County (west)
North Fork Township, Delaware County (northwest)
Major highways
U.S. Route 151
Iowa Highway 136
School districts
Monticello Community School District
Western Dubuque Community School District
Political districts
Iowa's 1st congressional district
State House District 31
State Senate District 16