Learn about the Townships Overlay, including the definition, benefits, tips, coverage and update frequency.
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Definition
A township is a unit of local government, generally a civil division of a county. Counties are the primary divisional entities in many states, thus the powers and organization of townships varies from state to state.
Key Benefits
A useful tool for providing locational context
Tip: Each label includes the township name.
Limitation: This layer should be used for reference only. These boundaries have been transcribed from old paper maps; spatial and attribute errors are possible.
Coverage
Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin
Update Frequency
As updates are available