Dixon Township, Logan County, North Dakota facts for kids
Dixon Township was once a small area in Logan County, North Dakota, in the United States. It used to have its own local government, like a small town or district.
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What Was Dixon Township?
A township is a type of local government area. Dixon Township was one of these areas in Logan County. It had its own local leaders and rules.
Where Was Dixon Township Located?
Dixon Township was in the western part of Logan County. It was located at coordinates 46.510035 degrees north and -99.601664 degrees west. The land was about 2,041 feet (622 meters) above sea level.
It shared borders with other townships in Logan County:
- Red Lake Township was to its south.
- Starkey Township (which also no longer exists) was at its southwest corner.
- Bryant Township (also no longer existing) was to its west.
- Glendale Township was at its northwest corner.
What Happened to Dixon Township?
The local government for Dixon Township stopped existing in 2001. This is called being "disbanded." After that, the area became known as the Dixon Unorganized Territory. An "unorganized territory" means it no longer has its own local government. Instead, the county government handles its services. Later, this area was combined into a larger area called the West Logan Unorganized Territory.
How Many People Lived There?
The 2000 United States Census counted the number of people living in Dixon Township. A census is like a big count of everyone in a country. In 2000, only 17 people lived in Dixon Township. The total area of the township was about 35.764 square miles (92.63 square kilometers) of land. It also included a very small amount of water, about 0.102 square miles (0.26 square kilometers).
