Pickford Township, Michigan facts for kids
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Pickford Township, Michigan
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Location within Chippewa County
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 Pickford Township, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Chippewa |
| Established | 1896 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 119.5 sq mi (309.5 km2) |
| • Land | 108.3 sq mi (280.4 km2) |
| • Water | 11.3 sq mi (29.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
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| • Total | 2,791 |
| • Density | 23.356/sq mi (9.0178/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49710 (Barbeau)
49752 (Kinross) 49774 (Pickford) 49780 (Rudyard) 49783 (Sault Ste. Marie) 49788 (Kincheloe) |
| Area code(s) | 906 |
| FIPS code | 26-63980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626899 |
Pickford Township is a special kind of local government area called a civil township. It is located in Chippewa County in the state of Michigan, United States. In 2020, about 2,791 people lived here.
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Geography of Pickford Township
Pickford Township is found in the southeastern part of Chippewa County. This area is on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. To the south, it shares a border with Mackinac County.
A part of the township stretches into Munuscong Lake. This is a large bay that connects to the St. Marys River. The Munuscong River flows through the middle of the township. It passes by the small communities of Pickford, Stirlingville, and Kelden before reaching Munuscong Lake.
The total area of the township is about 309.5 square kilometers (119.5 square miles). Most of this area, 280.4 square kilometers (108.3 square miles), is land. The rest, 29.2 square kilometers (11.3 square miles), is water.
Communities in Pickford Township
Pickford Township is home to several small communities. Some of these are "unincorporated," which means they don't have their own separate local government.
Kelden
- Kelden is an unincorporated community. It is sometimes spelled Keldon.
- A post office was first opened here in May 1896.
Pickford
- Pickford is another unincorporated community.
- It is located on M-129, about 2 miles south of M-48.
- Charles W. Pickford, from Ontario, was the first person to settle here in 1877. He settled by the Munuscong River.
- A post office was established in February 1880.
- The ZIP code for Pickford is 49774. This ZIP code covers most of Pickford Township. It also includes parts of nearby townships like Bruce Township and Marquette Township.
Stirlingville
- Stirlingville is an unincorporated community.
- It was first known as "Jolly's Landing."
- The name was changed to honor William P. Stirling. He was a local store owner and operated steamboats.
- A post office was opened in February 1888.
Nearby Communities and ZIP Codes
Several other communities are close to Pickford Township. Their ZIP codes serve small parts of the township:
- Barbeau is to the northeast. Its ZIP code, 49710, covers the northeastern part of Pickford Township.
- Goetzville and Stalwart are to the southeast. Their ZIP code, 49736, serves the southeastern corner.
- Kinross is to the northwest. Its ZIP code, 49752, covers an area in the northwestern part of the township.
- Kincheloe is also to the northwest. Its ZIP code, 49788, serves a small area in the northwestern part.
Media in Pickford Township
You can listen to 105.5 FM, which is WMKD. This radio station plays country music.
Climate in Pickford Township
Pickford Township has a type of climate known as a humid continental climate. This means it experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and can often be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
