Cedar Township covers an area of and is located in the extreme south of Boone County between the
Missouri River and Cedar Creek. The township contains two incorporated settlements: all of
Hartsburg and part of
Ashland. The unincorporated communities of
Claysville and
Wilton are also within the bounds. There are at least three major cemeteries located within its bounds: Friendens, Goshen, and Mount Pleasant. The
Missouri River, Hart Creek, Jemerson Creek, and Cedar Creek all flow through the township. The Hart Creek Conservation Area and part of the Mark Twain National Forest are also located there. A map showing the boundaries of Boone County's townships can be found in the Reference/Links section below. ==References==