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Simplified map of Iowa Bedrock formations of Iowa The geography of Iowa includes the study of bedrock, landforms, rivers, geology, paleontology and urbanisation of the U.S. state of Iowa . The state covers an area of 56,272.81 sq mi (145,746 km 2 ).
The Erie–Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) is made up of two counties in northwestern Pennsylvania.The United States Office of Management and Budget [2] has recognized the Erie and Meadville areas along with the counties of Erie and Crawford to make a Combined Statistical Area, located in northwestern Pennsylvania.
The smallest county (Dickinson) has a land area of 381 sq mi (990 km 2), while the largest (Kossuth) has an area 973 sq mi (2,520 km 2). Polk County is the most densely populated county at 864/sq mi (333.5/km 2 ), an increase in density from 2010 when it was 655.5/sq mi (253.08/km 2 ). [ 7 ]
In January 1851, the Iowa Legislature authorized the creation of 50 additional counties in the state. Due to its lack of inhabitants, the designated Crawford County area was attached to Shelby County for purposes of revenue, taxation, and judicial matters. In 1855 there were sufficient settlers, who petitioned for separation from Shelby.
Satellite image of the storm system responsible for the tornado outbreak that occurred on April 25–28, 2024. On April 20, 2024, the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) first delineated a severe weather risk for April 25–26, highlighting a zone extending from the Central Great Plains northeastward to the Midwestern U.S.
Central Iowa was reeling Wednesday morning after what police described as a "devastating" tornado laid waste to rural communities and killed an unknown number of people. Iowa State Police ...
Area [10] Map Kent County: 001: Dover: 1680: Created from Whorekill (Hoarkill) District. Formerly known as St. Jones County. Named in 1682 by William Penn for the English county of Kent. 189,789: 800 sq mi (2,072 km 2) New Castle County: 003: Wilmington: 1664: Original County (Formally New Amstel)
Hancock County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,795. [1] The county seat is Garner. [2] The county was founded on January 15, 1851, and named in honor of John Hancock, a leader of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution. [3]