Greenland Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Greenland Township, Michigan
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Greenland Township Fire Station
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Location within Ontonagon County
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 Greenland Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Greenland Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ontonagon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 113.19 sq mi (293.2 km2) |
| • Land | 113.19 sq mi (293.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 628 |
| • Density | 7.0/sq mi (2.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-35000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626398 |
Greenland Township is a community located in Ontonagon County, Michigan. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 628 people lived here.
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History
Michigan and the old Northwest Territory were once divided into square areas. These were called geographic townships, each about 36 square miles. Greenland Township is much larger than this. It is also shaped differently. This is because of the mountains and fewer people living there. The township's borders were drawn to help connect communities. This made it easier for people to reach their county seats.
In the 1920s, copper mines were very important in Greenland Township. Railroads like the Copper Range Railroad helped transport the copper. This led to many communities growing in the area. Some of these places included Greenland, Lake Mine, and Mass City. Other communities were McKeever, Peppard, Riddle Junction, and Simar. These towns were all connected by the busy railroad lines.
Geography
Greenland Township covers a total area of about 113.19 square miles. All of this area is land. The township is located in a beautiful part of Michigan.
Communities
Greenland Township has several smaller communities within its borders. These are often called unincorporated communities. This means they do not have their own separate local government.
- Greenland is one of the main communities in the township.
- Maple Grove is another small community found here.
- Mass City is also an unincorporated community.
- Wainola is a community located where Rousseau Road meets Mud Creek Road and Post Office Road.
- Wasas is an older community. It is found around the meeting point of Rousseau Road and Wasas Road. This is in the southeast part of the township.
Climate
Greenland Township has a climate with big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold. This type of weather is known as a humid continental climate. On climate maps, it is often shown as "Dfb."
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Greenland (Míchigan) para niños
