Cannon Falls Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Cannon Falls Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,236 at the 2000 census.

Cannon Falls Township was organized in 1858, and named for the falls on the Cannon River.

Geography

Cannon Falls Township, named for the Big Cannon river and its branch, the Little Cannon, has a falls in its western region. The city of Cannon Falls is situated at this locale. The Big Cannon river traverses the northern territory of the township from west to east, presenting a varied topography in its valley. The river's outer bluffs stand distantly apart and rise significantly above the water level, encompassing broad terraces, farms, and timber regions. Certain areas feature sandy soil but the land supports agriculture, with dairying emerging as a key industry. The river bottom, varying in width, is characterized by gravelly soil.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

As of the census