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Stambaugh Township, Michigan
Stambaugh Township is a civil township of Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,140 according to the 2010 census, and 1,200 in 2020. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of . Land accounts for and water for . Stambaugh Township lies along the Michigan-Wisconsin border. Stambaugh Township has many lakes within its borders. Chicagon Lake, Hagerman Lake, Lake Ottawa, and Brule Lake are in the south and east. Smoky Lake, Golden Lake, and Tamarack Lake are in the west Climate Communities * Stambaugh was a city adjacent to the township that merged into the city of Iron River effective July 1, 2000. The area of the former city of Stambaugh was incorporated from land within the township. * Caspian is a city within the township, but is administratively autonomous. * Gaastra is a city within the township, but is administratively autonomous. * Elmwood, also known as Elmwood Siding, is an unincorporated c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil Township
A civil township is a widely used unit of local government in the United States that is subordinate to a County (United States), county, most often in the northern and midwestern parts of the country. The term town is used in New England town, New England, Political subdivisions of New York State#Town, New York, as well as Political subdivisions of Wisconsin#Town, Wisconsin to refer to the equivalent of the civil township in these states; Minnesota uses "town" officially but often uses it and "township" interchangeably. Specific responsibilities and the degree of Wiktionary:autonomy, autonomy vary in each U.S. state, state. Civil townships are distinct from survey townships, but in states that have both, the boundaries often coincide, especially in Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, and may completely geographically subdivide a county. The United States Census Bureau, U.S. Census Bureau classifies civil townships as minor civil divisions. Currently, there are 20 states with civil townshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicagon Lake
Chicagon Lake is a small lake in Iron County, Michigan. It is part of the Paint River watershed. Pentoga Park is located along its southern edge. See also *List of lakes in Michigan This is a list of lakes in Michigan. The United States, American state of Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes, Great Lakes. The number of inland lakes in Michigan depends on the minimum size. There are: * 62,798 lakes ≥ * 26,266 la ... References External links Status of the Fishery Resource Report - Chicagon Lake Lakes of Michigan Bodies of water of Iron County, Michigan {{IronCountyMI-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paint River
The Paint River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map accessed December 19, 2011 river in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a tributary of the Brule River and flows through Gogebic and Iron counties. Via the Brule River, it is part of the Menominee River watershed, flowing to Lake Michigan. The Paint River flows through Crystal Falls, Michigan, and empties into the Brule River before its confluence with the Michigamme River The Michigamme River ( ) is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map, accessed December 19, 2011 tributary of the Menominee River on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the United States. ... to form the Menominee. References Rivers of Michigan Rivers of Gogebic County, Michigan Rivers of Iron County, Michigan Tributaries of Lake Michigan Wild and Scenic Rivers of the United States {{Michigan-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicago And North Western Transportation Company
The Chicago and North Western was a Class I railroad in the Midwestern United States. It was also known as the "North Western". The railroad operated more than of track at the turn of the 20th century, and over of track in seven states before retrenchment in the late 1970s. Until 1972, when the employees purchased the company, it was named the Chicago and North Western Railway (or Chicago and North Western Railway Company). The C&NW became one of the longest railroads in the United States as a result of mergers with other railroads, such as the Chicago Great Western Railway, Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway and others. By 1995, track sales and abandonment had reduced the total mileage to about 5,000. The majority of the abandoned and sold lines were lightly trafficked branches in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Large line sales, such as those that resulted in the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad, further helped reduce the railroad to a mainlin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaastra, Michigan
Gaastra is a city in Iron County, Michigan, Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the United States Census, 2010, 2010 census, the city population was 347, making it Michigan's third-smallest incorporated city by population after Omer, Michigan, Omer (259) and Lake Angelus, Michigan, Lake Angelus (290). In 2020, its population was 316. History The land was first purchased in 1879 by Alfred Kidder of Marquette. It was then transferred to several other owners, including Andrew Young in 1884 and Edwin H. Piper in 1902. The city is named after Douwe Gaastra, a building contractor and real estate speculator who bought the land in October 1908 and platted the town. A post office was established with the first postmaster being Olaf A. Olson on September 26, 1914. It was incorporated as a village in 1919 and as a city in 1949. Olson retired as postmaster in 1953. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caspian, Michigan
Caspian is a city in Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 906 at the time of the 2010 census and 805 in 2020. The city has an Italian heritage. History The location first received a station on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad in 1884 and has been known by the names of Spring Valley and Newtown. Caspian was founded and platted with the name Palatka in 1901. It was a headquarters for a mining company, Voroner Mining Company. Voroner operated three mines, Baltic, Caspian, and Fogarty mines. With the expansion of the mines, a second adjacent village named Caspian was founded in 1908. The post office moved there. The location was poor and a new adjacent village called New Caspian was formed in 1909. The whole area was incorporated as the village of Caspian in 1918. Caspian became a city in 1949. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Climate This climatic region is typified by large seasona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron River, Michigan
Iron River is a city in Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 3,007. The city is situated at the southeast corner of Iron River Township, but is administratively autonomous. History A post office called Iron River has been in operation since 1885. The city took its name from the nearby Iron River. On July 1, 2000, the city of Stambaugh and the village of Mineral Hills were consolidated with the City of Iron River. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The area is noted for its vast forest land, scenic lakes, and winter sports. Iron River and the surrounding area is home of many lakes, and is not far from Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes. In the summer, many people frequent the beaches, in the winter, there are often tents for ice fishing on the frozen lakes. Climate This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stambaugh, Michigan
Stambaugh was a city in Iron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. In the 2000 census, the city population was 1,243. Effective July 1, 2000, the city of Stambaugh and the village of Mineral Hills were both consolidated with the city of Iron River. The city was adjacent to Stambaugh Township, but was administratively autonomous. History Stambaugh was named for John Stambaugh, a mine owner. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,243 people, 587 households, and 338 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 666 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.74% White, 2.33% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population. There were 587 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA ) is an American scientific and regulatory agency charged with forecasting weather, monitoring oceanic and atmospheric conditions, charting the seas, conducting deep-sea exploration, and managing fishing and protection of marine mammals and endangered species in the US exclusive economic zone. The agency is part of the United States Department of Commerce and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. History NOAA traces its history back to multiple agencies, some of which are among the earliest in the federal government: * United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, formed in 1807 * Weather Bureau of the United States, formed in 1870 * Bureau of Commercial Fisheries, formed in 1871 (research fleet only) * Coast and Geodetic Survey Corps, formed in 1917 The most direct predecessor of NOAA was the Environmental Science Services Administration (ESSA), into which several existing scientific agencies such as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brule Lake (Michigan-Wisconsin)
Brule Lake forms part of the border between the states of Michigan and Wisconsin and is the headwater of the Brule River at . The source of the name is the Ojibwa name for the river, ''Wisakota'', meaning burned or burnt, which the French Voyageurs translated as . See also *List of lakes in Michigan This is a list of lakes in Michigan. The United States, American state of Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes, Great Lakes. The number of inland lakes in Michigan depends on the minimum size. There are: * 62,798 lakes ≥ * 26,266 la ... References Borders of Michigan Borders of Wisconsin Lakes of Forest County, Wisconsin Bodies of water of Iron County, Michigan Lakes of Michigan {{ForestCountyWI-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hagerman Lake (Michigan)
Hagerman Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. The lake is largely developed with houses surrounded by dense forest. The bottom is mainly organic, and it has a maximum depth of . The Hagerman Lake Recreation Area lies on the southern point of the lake. It has public access and a boat launch. On the lake is mainly homes as well as a Bible camp affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church. Hagerman Lake falls within the Ottawa National Forest. On the north end sits an 8-acre island owned by the Bible camp. See also * List of lakes in Michigan This is a list of lakes in Michigan. The United States, American state of Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes, Great Lakes. The number of inland lakes in Michigan depends on the minimum size. There are: * 62,798 lakes ≥ * 26,266 la ... References Lakes of Michigan {{US-lake-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
