McMillan Township, Ontonagon County, Michigan facts for kids
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McMillan Township, Michigan
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Location within Ontonagon County
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 McMillan Township, Ontonagon County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
McMillan Township, Ontonagon County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ontonagon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70.50 sq mi (182.6 km2) |
| • Land | 70.43 sq mi (182.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 406 |
| • Density | 6.79/sq mi (2.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49912 (Bruce Crossing)
49925 (Ewen) |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-50460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626659 |
McMillan Township is a small area in Ontonagon County, located in the state of Michigan, USA. It is a type of local government area called a civil township. In 2020, about 406 people lived here.
Exploring McMillan Township: Location and Size
McMillan Township is a part of the United States. It is found in the state of Michigan, specifically within Ontonagon County. This area covers about 70.50 square miles (182.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 70.43 square miles (182.4 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
Local Communities in McMillan Township
McMillan Township is home to a few smaller places. One important community is Ewen.
Ewen: A Historic Logging Town
Ewen is a community that isn't officially a city but is a recognized place. It is located where M-28, a state highway, crosses the south branch of the Ontonagon River. Ewen started as a place for logging in 1888. Logging is when people cut down trees for wood.
In 1889, Ewen got a train station called Ewen Station. This station was on the Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railway, which is now known as the Soo Line Railroad. The station was named after W. A. Ewen, who was in charge of money for the railroad. Ewen also got a Post Office in 1889, which was later shortened to just Ewen in 1894. The Ewen Post Office uses the ZIP code 49925 and serves most of the township. Other nearby towns include Bruce Crossing, about 5 miles to the east, and Matchwood, about 6 miles to the west.
