Maple Grove Township was a

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in the U.S. state of

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. The township was created from the southern half of Forest Township in 1909. Maple Grove Township last reported a population of 10 at the

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. In 1942, it merged back into Forest Township due to a low population.

History

Maple Grove Township was first established on October 28, 1909. It was set aside from the southern

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area of Forest Township in the southeastern corner of Cheboygan County. Although the township was created prior to the

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, the new township went unreported in that decennial census. In the

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, the population was recorded at 63. The township recorded a population of 33 in the

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. In the

, the township recorded only 10 residents. Because of its very low population, the township returned back to Forest Township in 1942, at which time Maple Grove Township ceased to exist.

Geography

Although the township never had any precise area measurements, it occupied the southern 36

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of Forest Township, which is a

area approximately equal to total. The township contained Dorsy Lake (or Duby Lake) and Silver Lake. The Black River also flowed through the township. The rural township had no major roadways, although M-33 was created in 1919 and ran near the eastern edge of the township.

References

{{Cheboygan County, Michigan Former populated places in Cheboygan County, Michigan Defunct townships in Michigan 1909 establishments in Michigan Populated places established in 1909 1942 disestablishments in Michigan Populated places disestablished in 1942