Spirit Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,467. History Spirit Lake Township was formed in 1859. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Spirit Lake Township covers an area of 28.9 square miles (74.86 square kilometers); of this, 19.01 square miles (49.23 square kilometers, 65.76 percent) is land and 9.9 square miles (25.63 square kilometers, 34.24 percent) is water. Cities, towns, villages Orleans Spirit Lake (partial) Adjacent townships Superior Township (east) Richland Township (southeast) Center Grove Township (south) Lakeville Township (southwest) Diamond Lake Township (west) Cemeteries The township contains Saint Margaret Cemetery. Lakes Center Lake East Okoboji Lake Hottes Lake Little Spirit Lake Marble Lake Spirit Lake Sunken Lake Landmarks Mini Wakan State Park School districts Spirit Lake Community School District Political districts Iowa's 5th congressional district State House District 06 State Senate District 03 References United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States National Atlas External links US-Counties.com City-Data.com Townships in Dickinson County, Iowa Townships in Iowa 1859 establishments in Iowa Populated places established in 1859