Burt Township, Alger County, Michigan facts for kids
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Burt Township, Michigan
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Burt Township Offices in Grand Marais
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Location within Alger County (red) and the administered CDP of Grand Marais (pink)
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 Burt Township, Alger County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Burt Township, Alger County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Alger |
| Area | |
| • Total | 258.03 sq mi (668.3 km2) |
| • Land | 230.48 sq mi (596.9 km2) |
| • Water | 27.55 sq mi (71.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 411 |
| • Density | 2.26/sq mi (0.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-11960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626008 |
Burt Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township in Alger County, Michigan. In 2020, about 411 people lived here.
Burt Township is home to the town of Grand Marais. This town has many cool old buildings, like the Pickle Barrel House and the Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge Inner and Outer Lights (which are lighthouses!). The township is also the main entrance to the eastern part of the amazing Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. You can also find the Au Sable Light lighthouse here, right on the shores of Lake Superior.
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Exploring Burt Township's Location
Burt Township covers a large area. According to the United States Census Bureau, it is about 258 square miles (668 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 230 square miles (597 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 27.5 square miles (71 square kilometers), is water, including parts of Lake Superior.
Towns and Communities in Burt Township
Burt Township has a few small communities:
- Grand Marais is a town located at the very end of M-77, a state highway. It's known as the eastern entrance to the beautiful Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
- Green Haven is another small community found along M-77, north of Seney.
- Youngs used to be a post office in the township. It was named after Frank Youngs, who was the first postmaster there. The post office operated for a short time from 1899 to 1901.
Who Lives in Burt Township?
In 2020, the population of Burt Township was 411 people. The average income for families living here was about $41,778.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
- 1960: 457 people
- 1970: 424 people
- 1980: 539 people
- 1990: 508 people
- 2000: 480 people
- 2010: 522 people
- 2020: 411 people
Learning in Burt Township
All the schools in Burt Township are part of the Burt Township School District. This school district covers the exact same area as the township itself.
Getting Around Burt Township
Airport Access
The Grand Marais Airport is located right within Burt Township, making it easier for people to fly in and out.
Main Roads
M-77 is a state highway that runs from south to north through the middle of the township. It ends close to Lake Superior.
H-58 is another important road that goes east and west. It also enters the eastern part of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
