Stambaugh Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Stambaugh Township, Michigan
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Location within Iron County
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 Stambaugh Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Iron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 190.1 sq mi (492.3 km2) |
| • Land | 181.8 sq mi (470.8 km2) |
| • Water | 8.3 sq mi (21.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,200 |
| • Density | 6.9/sq mi (2.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
49964
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-76080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1627117 |
Stambaugh Township is a community in Iron County, Michigan. It is located in the United States. In 2010, about 1,140 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 1,200 people.
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Exploring Stambaugh Township's Geography
Stambaugh Township covers a total area of about 190.1 square miles (492.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 181.8 square miles (470.8 square kilometers). The rest, about 8.3 square miles (21.5 square kilometers), is water. The township is right next to the border between Michigan and Wisconsin.
Lakes and Waterways
Stambaugh Township is home to many beautiful lakes. In the southern and eastern parts, you can find Chicagon Lake, Hagerman Lake, Lake Ottawa, and Brule Lake. If you travel to the west, you will discover Smoky Lake, Golden Lake, and Tamarack Lake. These lakes are great for outdoor activities.
Understanding Stambaugh's Climate
The weather in Stambaugh Township changes a lot throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, while winters are very cold with lots of snow.
| Climate data for Stambaugh 2SSE, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1896–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
64 (18) |
83 (28) |
92 (33) |
100 (38) |
98 (37) |
103 (39) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
88 (31) |
75 (24) |
59 (15) |
103 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 21.2 (−6.0) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
36.8 (2.7) |
49.7 (9.8) |
64.1 (17.8) |
73.3 (22.9) |
77.0 (25.0) |
75.0 (23.9) |
67.3 (19.6) |
53.2 (11.8) |
37.9 (3.3) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
50.6 (10.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 10.7 (−11.8) |
12.8 (−10.7) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
36.9 (2.7) |
50.6 (10.3) |
60.1 (15.6) |
63.7 (17.6) |
61.5 (16.4) |
54.0 (12.2) |
41.8 (5.4) |
29.2 (−1.6) |
17.4 (−8.1) |
38.5 (3.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 0.3 (−17.6) |
0.1 (−17.7) |
9.4 (−12.6) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
37.2 (2.9) |
46.8 (8.2) |
50.4 (10.2) |
47.9 (8.8) |
40.8 (4.9) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
8.5 (−13.1) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −43 (−42) |
−47 (−44) |
−33 (−36) |
−12 (−24) |
10 (−12) |
23 (−5) |
27 (−3) |
26 (−3) |
15 (−9) |
2 (−17) |
−17 (−27) |
−41 (−41) |
−47 (−44) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.09 (28) |
0.96 (24) |
1.49 (38) |
2.55 (65) |
3.17 (81) |
4.00 (102) |
4.15 (105) |
3.10 (79) |
3.48 (88) |
3.32 (84) |
1.76 (45) |
1.46 (37) |
30.53 (775) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 14.6 (37) |
12.5 (32) |
8.7 (22) |
7.4 (19) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.1 (5.3) |
8.2 (21) |
13.6 (35) |
67.4 (171) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.9 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 10.6 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 10.9 | 10.6 | 131.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 9.5 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 5.6 | 8.2 | 40.1 |
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Communities within Stambaugh Township
Several smaller communities are located within Stambaugh Township.
- Stambaugh was once a separate city next to the township. In 2000, it joined with the city of Iron River. The land for the old city of Stambaugh originally came from the township.
- Caspian is a city found within the township. However, it manages its own affairs and is not directly controlled by the township government.
- Gaastra is another city within the township. Like Caspian, it also has its own independent administration.
- Elmwood, also known as Elmwood Siding, is a small, unincorporated community. This means it is not a city or town with its own government. In 1887, it was a train station called "Paint River". It was named after a nearby stream. A post office opened there in 1887. The station's name changed to Elmwood by 1898.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Stambaugh para niños
