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 4 very distinct seasons, there are a number of activities available to attract tourism such as: fishing, swimming, camping, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling.