Spruce Township is one of twenty-four townships in Bates County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 288. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Spruce Township covers an area of 36.13 square miles (93.56 square kilometers). Unincorporated towns Ballard at Johnstown at (This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.) Adjacent townships Mingo Township (north) White Oak Township, Henry County (northeast) Walker Township, Henry County (east) Deepwater Township, Henry County (southeast) Deepwater Township (south) Summit Township (southwest) Shawnee Township (west) Grand River Township (northwest) Cemeteries The township contains these three cemeteries: Antioch, Poage and Walnut Grove. School districts Ballard R-II Political districts Missouri's 4th congressional district State House District 120 State Senate District 31 References United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line Shapefiles United States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS) United States National Atlas External links US-Counties.com City-Data.com Townships in Bates County, Missouri Townships in Missouri