© 2022 Mastodon Township
Address: 1371 Hwy US 2 South, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Phone: 906-875-6232 Email: mastodonclerk@att.net
Website by North Country Website Design.
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 Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday 8:00AM-12:00PM If you need help outside these hours, call Jan 906-875-3541. Treasurer, Stacey Watters 906-875-6232 or 284-1036 Trustees, Chad Skinner, Mike Bjork Assessor: Abbey Taylor 906-239-6161 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 49920About 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.
A Little History
Early surveyors noted the presence of iron ore outcroppings and an abundance of white pine. The area was populated by a few Native Americans from the
Menominee and Chippewa (Ojibway) tribes. To a growing nation, the iron ore and lumber were much needed and so attracted many mining and lumber
companies. The jobs created brought many European immigrants to the area and established the need for railroads to carry passengers and to haul iron ore. The
Stager Train Depot was constructed in 1881 by Chicago Northwestern to serve that purpose. The settlement around the depot was referred to as Stager and the
nearby lake’s name was changed from Bass Lake to Stager Lake.
As news of huge ore deposits spread, more settlers flocked to this area and the Village of Alpha was platted and designed. The building lots sold fast. The
business district in town even had a “round about” or Civic Circle as residents called it. The Alpha Train Depot soon followed as did the Porter School in 1914.
The growing population required service industries and soon the town had a hotel, bank, several stores both grocery and mercantile, several bars and pool
rooms, dance hall, theater, barber, and mechanic garage. A village government and fire department were formed to protect and serve the interests of the
residents.
Continue reading on About Us page.
News and Announcements
Mastodon Township will be chloriding gravel roads in Mastodon Township the week of June 6-13, 2022. MASTODON TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMITTEE Seeking volunteers for newly formed Recreation Committee. Duties include: • Advise Township Board on all phases of recreation including current operations and long-term recreation planning and expenditures • Develop programs and make recommendations regarding Township-owned parks • Review facilities at Township-owned parks and make recommendations • Advise Township Board on development of recreation operation and maintenance budget • Assist in identifying possible grant sources, preparing and submitting grant applications The Committee will consist of 5 members. Mastodon Township residents or taxpayers are welcome to apply. If interested, submit letter via email or regular mail by March 8, 2022, to Jan Lemke, Clerk, Mastodon Township, 1371 U.S. 2 South, Crystal Falls, MI 49920; mastodonclerk@att.net2021 Plat Books available for purchase at the Township Hall for $40.
Survey: Resident’s opinion on the best way for the Township to benefit from funds received.
Board of review meeting schedule.
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
© 2022 Mastodon Township
Address: 1371 Hwy US 2 South, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Phone: 906-875-6232 Email: mastodonclerk@att.net
Website by North Country Website Design.
Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Mastodon
Township can be found in the heart of beautiful Iron
County.
Mastodon was so named from the fact mastodon bones
were discovered when sinking a mine shaft.
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
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.
A Quiet Place to Visit, Play, and Live.
Township Board Members
Supervisor, Frank Siewiorek 906-875-1069 Clerk, Jan Lemke 906-875-6232 Office Hours: Monday-Wednesday 8:00AM-12:00PM If you need help outside these hours, call Jan 906-875-3541. Treasurer, Stacey Watters 906-875-6232 or 284-1036 Trustees, Chad Skinner, Mike Bjork Assessor: Abbey Taylor 906-239-6161 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 49920About 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
Mastodon Township will be chloriding gravel roads in Mastodon Township the week of June 6-13, 2022. MASTODON TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMITTEE Seeking volunteers for newly formed Recreation Committee. Duties include: • Advise Township Board on all phases of recreation including current operations and long-term recreation planning and expenditures • Develop programs and make recommendations regarding Township-owned parks • Review facilities at Township-owned parks and make recommendations • Advise Township Board on development of recreation operation and maintenance budget • Assist in identifying possible grant sources, preparing and submitting grant applications The Committee will consist of 5 members. Mastodon Township residents or taxpayers are welcome to apply. If interested, submit letter via email or regular mail by March 8, 2022, to Jan Lemke, Clerk, Mastodon Township, 1371 U.S. 2 South, Crystal Falls, MI 49920; mastodonclerk@att.net2021 Plat Books available for purchase
at the Township Hall for $40.
Survey: Resident’s opinion on the best
way for the Township to benefit from
funds received.
Board of review meeting schedule.A Little History
Early surveyors noted the presence of iron ore
outcroppings and an abundance of white pine. The area
was populated by a few Native Americans from the
Menominee and Chippewa (Ojibway) tribes. To a
growing nation, the iron ore and lumber were much
needed and so attracted many mining and lumber
companies. The jobs created brought many European
immigrants to the area and established the need for
railroads to carry passengers and to haul iron ore. The
Stager Train Depot was constructed in 1881 by Chicago
Northwestern to serve that purpose. The settlement
around the depot was referred to as Stager and the
nearby lake’s name was changed from Bass Lake to
Stager Lake.
As news of huge ore deposits spread, more settlers
flocked to this area and the Village of Alpha was platted
and designed. The building lots sold fast. The business
district in town even had a “round about” or Civic
Circle as residents called it. The Alpha Train Depot
soon followed as did the Porter School in 1914. The
growing population required service industries and
soon the town had a hotel, bank, several stores both
grocery and mercantile, several bars and pool rooms,
dance hall, theater, barber, and mechanic garage. A
village government and fire department were formed to
protect and serve the interests of the residents.
Continue reading on About Us page.
