Fife Lake Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Fife Lake Township, Michigan
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View of Fife Lake
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Location within Grand Traverse County (red) and the administered village of Fife Lake (pink)
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 Fife Lake Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Fife Lake Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Grand Traverse |
| Established | 1872 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Land | 34.4 sq mi (89.1 km2) |
| • Water | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,526 |
| • Density | 42.5/sq mi (16.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49633 (Fife Lake)
49649 (Kingsley) |
| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-28020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626281 |
Fife Lake Township is a special kind of local government area, like a small district. It's located in Grand Traverse County, which is in the state of Michigan in the United States.
In 2020, about 1,526 people lived here. This was a small increase from the 1,517 people counted in 2000. The small town called Fife Lake is also found within this township.
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Towns and Communities in Fife Lake Township
Fife Lake Township is home to a few different places. Some are still active, while others are now just historical spots.
Active Communities
- Fife Lake is a village located where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 131 and M-186.
- Walton is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own local government like a village or city. It's near the junction of US 131 and M-113.
- Walton Junction is a spot just north of Walton. It got its name because two railroad lines used to meet there. Today, it's where US 131 and M-113 connect.
Historical Places (Ghost Towns)
Some places in the township are now considered "ghost towns." These were once active communities that are no longer populated.
- Hodge
- Holmes
- McManus Corner
Geography of Fife Lake Township
Fife Lake Township is located in the southeastern part of Grand Traverse County. It covers an area of about 36 square miles (93.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 34.4 square miles (89.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.6 square miles (4.0 square kilometers), is water.
Neighboring Areas
Fife Lake Township shares its borders with several other townships and counties:
- To the north: Union Township (in Grand Traverse County)
- To the northeast: Boardman Township (in Kalkaska County)
- To the east: Springfield Township (in Kalkaska County)
- To the southeast: Bloomfield Township (in Missaukee County)
- To the south: Liberty Township (in Wexford County)
- To the southwest: Greenwood Township (in Wexford County)
- To the west: Paradise Township (in Grand Traverse County)
Main Roads
Several important highways run through Fife Lake Township, helping people travel around the area:
US 131 is a major highway that goes from northeast to southwest. It passes west of the village of Fife Lake. This highway continues into Kalkaska County to the east and Wexford County to the south. Once it crosses into Wexford County, it becomes a faster, limited-access road (like a freeway).- M-113 mostly runs north to south through the township. It starts near Walton where it meets US 131. However, in the northwest part of the township, it turns west and goes through Kingsley. It ends south of Traverse City at M-37.
M-186 is a shorter highway that connects M-113 and US 131. It is entirely within Fife Lake Township and helps people get to the village of Fife Lake from M-113.
People of Fife Lake Township
In 2000, there were 1,517 people living in Fife Lake Township. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
The population included people of different ages:
- About 24% were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 34% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 37 years.
