Welcome to Mastodon Township
A Quiet Place to Visit, Play, and Live.
Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Mastodon Township
can be found in the heart of beautiful Iron County.
Mastodon Township is located in Iron County, in the southwest portion
of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We are the third largest Township in the
County, consisting of 83,789.80 acres. Within the township is the
Village of Alpha with a total land area of just under one square mile.
The total population of Mastodon Township including Alpha is 668
residents. Our economy is mainly based on small businesses, logging
and year round tourism. We have numerous lakes, large wooded areas,
and an abundance of wildlife including deer, bear, wolves and water
fowl. With four very distinct seasons, there are a number of activities
available to attract tourism such as: fishing, swimming, camping,
hunting, skiing, and snowmobiling.
In 1885, the boundaries for Iron County and Mastodon Township
were established. When searching the area for deposits of iron ore,
some huge prehistoric animal bones were discovered, and on this
basis, Mastodon Township received it's name. By 1893, the Delphic
Mine had shipped some 33,770 tons of ore, and by 1894, the
Mastodon Mine had shipped 425,708 tons of iron ore. Mining
became the major source of income for the area, and as jobs
became more available, the population continued to grow. In 1914,
the Village of Alpha became incorporated and was a thriving
community, until the last mine closed in 1958.
Mastodon Township was so named from the fact mastodon bones
were discovered when sinking a mine shaft.
Mastodon Township is home to some wonderful
businesses!
Mastodon Township is a beautiful, inexpensive place to
run a successful business! We welcome any new
business to our quiet piece of paradise!
Alpha Michigan Brewing Company, Cormack Tree
Service, Dynacore LLC, Elson’s Track, Glazed &
Confused, MC3 Botanicals, Shadyacres Greenhouse,
Smith Timber Stand Improvement, LLC, Stanek Farm,
and The Twisted Twig Studio & Gifts.
See more about the Mastodon Township businesses
Township Board Members
Supervisor, Frank Siewiorek 906-875-1069
Clerk, Jan Lemke 906-875-6232
Hours: Mon, Tues, & Thurs 8 AM - 1 PM
Treasurer, Stacey Watters 906-875-6232 or 284-1036
Hours: Monday -Thursday 5:30-7:30PM, or by appointment
Trustees, Chad Skinner, Mike Bjork
Assessor: Kim Schmidt, 231-350-0463
Zoning Administrator: Jeff Seppala, 906-875-6332
Township Hall/Fire Hall/Offices Address
1371 Hwy US-2; Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Camp 5 Hall/Fire Hall Address
1533 Camp 5 Road; Crystal Falls, MI 49920
About Mastodon Township
Mastodon Township is located in Iron County, in the southwest
portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We are the third largest
Township in the County, consisting of 83,789.80 acres. Within the
Township is the Village of Alpha, with a total land area of just
under one square mile. The total population of Mastodon
Township including Alpha is 668 residents. Our economy is mainly
based on small businesses, logging and year round tourism. We
have numerous lakes, large wooded areas, and an abundance of
wildlife including deer, bear, wolves and water fowl. With four very
distinct seasons, there are a number of activities available to
attract tourism such as: fishing, swimming, camping, hunting,
skiing, and snowmobiling.
News and Announcements
Up for bid is 8 - 4'x8' dock sections (2 are damaged). No wood planking is included. The opening bid will be $250.00 and it is being sold as the lot.