Byron Township, Cass County, Minnesota

Byron Township is a township in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 118 as of the 2000 census.

History

Byron Township was named for Byron Powell, the first white boy born there.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.50%) is water.

Unincorporated communities

• Ellis

Major highway

• 20px Minnesota State Highway 64

Lakes

• Mud Lake
• Pulvers Lake

Adjacent townships

• Poplar Township (north)
• Moose Lake Township (northeast)
• Meadow Brook Township (east)
• May Township (southeast)
• Becker Township (south)
• Thomastown Township, Wadena County (southwest)
• Bullard Township, Wadena County (west)
• Lyons Township, Wadena County (northwest)

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 118 people, 48 households, and 33 families in the township. The population density was 3.3 people per square mile (1.3/km). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 1.7/sq mi (0.6/km). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White.