Big Creek Township, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Big Creek Township, Michigan
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Big Creek Township Hall
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Location within Oscoda County (red) and an administered portion of the Mio community (pink)
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 Big Creek Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Big Creek Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oscoda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 143.15 sq mi (370.76 km2) |
| • Land | 141.66 sq mi (366.90 km2) |
| • Water | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,604 |
| • Density | 18.4/sq mi (7.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-08220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1625932 |
Big Creek Township is a special kind of local government area. It is located in Oscoda County, Michigan, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,604 people lived there.
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Communities in Big Creek Township
Big Creek Township is home to a few smaller places. These are called communities.
Luzerne Community
Luzerne is a community that is not officially a city or town. It is located along M-72, a main road. The ZIP Code for Luzerne is 48636. This ZIP Code covers most of the western part of Big Creek Township. It also includes small areas in a nearby township called Greenwood Township.
Mio Community
Mio is another community in the township. It is also not an official city. Mio is located in the northeast part of Big Creek Township. It also stretches into two other nearby townships: Elmer and Mentor. The Mio ZIP Code is 48647. This ZIP Code covers most of the eastern part of Big Creek Township.
Geography of Big Creek Township
Big Creek Township covers a total area of about 143.15 square miles (370.76 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 141.66 square miles (366.90 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.49 square miles (3.86 square kilometers), is water. This means a little over 1% of the township is water.
Rivers and Dams
The Au Sable River flows through the northern edge of Big Creek Township. This river is an important natural feature. The Mio Dam and its reservoir are also located within the township. Dams help control water flow and can create lakes.
Major Roads and Highways
Several important roads run through or along Big Creek Township. These highways help people travel to and from the area.
- M-33 forms most of the eastern border of the township. It separates Big Creek from Mentor Township.
- M-72 runs mostly from west to east through the northern part of the township.
- F-32 briefly joins M-33 in the very northeast corner of the township.
People of Big Creek Township
In 2020, the population of Big Creek Township was 2,604 people. The township is home to many families and individuals. People of all ages live here, from children to seniors. The community has a mix of different backgrounds.
