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Gustin Township, Michigan
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Location within Alcona County (red) and an administered portion of the village of Lincoln (pink)
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 Gustin Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Gustin Township, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Alcona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.84 sq mi (92.8 km2) |
| • Land | 35.69 sq mi (92.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 773 |
| • Density | 21.568/sq mi (8.327/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-35740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626416 |
Gustin Township is a small community located in Alcona County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 773 people lived here.
Township Communities
Gustin Township is home to a few interesting communities. Each has its own history.
Gustin: A Historic Railway Stop
- Gustin is an area in the eastern part of the township. It's not an official town, but it has a history.
- It started as a train station in 1886. This station was part of the Detroit and Mackinac Railway.
- A post office served the community from 1891 to 1910.
Lincoln: A Village in Two Townships
- Lincoln is a village found in the northeast corner of Gustin Township.
- Part of Lincoln actually extends north into Hawes Township.
Killmaster: Named After a Lumberman
- Killmaster is another unofficial community. It's located in the center of the township.
- This area was named after John Killmaster. He was a lumberman and the first postmaster here.
- A post office operated in Killmaster from 1885 to 1911.
Geography and Location
Gustin Township is in Michigan. It has a mix of land and a little bit of water.
Land and Water Area
- The township covers about 35.84 square miles (92.82 square kilometers) in total.
- Most of this area, about 35.69 square miles (92.44 square kilometers), is land.
- A small part, about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers), is water. This means water makes up less than half a percent of the township's total area.
Main Roads and Highways
- Michigan Highway 72 (M-72) goes through the middle of the township. It runs from east to west.
- County Designated Highway F-41 (F-41) is a county road. It runs north to south along the eastern side of the township.
Population and People
The number of people living in Gustin Township has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
- The population was 696 people in 1960.
- It grew to 832 people by 2000.
- In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 773 people.
Who Lives in Gustin Township?
- In 2000, there were 832 people living in the township.
- Most people were White.
- About 20.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 19.8% of the population was 65 years or older.
- The average age of people living in the township was 44 years.
Education for Students
Students in Gustin Township attend schools in nearby districts.
Local School Districts
- Most of the township is served by Alcona Community Schools.
- A very small part of the southern township is served by Oscoda Area Schools. This district is located in Iosco County to the south.
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