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Pine River (Chippewa River)
The Pine River is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline dataThe National Map accessed November 7, 2011 river in the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The Pine River is a tributary of the Chippewa River and is thus part of the Saginaw River drainage basin. The river rises in Wheatland Township in southeast Mecosta County at . It flows southeast into southwest Isabella County. It turns south through northeast Montcalm County and Gratiot County, where it turns to the northeast, continuing through the cities of Alma and St. Louis. It enters Midland County and joins the Chippewa River at approximately two miles before the Chippewa joins the Tittabawassee River on the west side of the city of Midland. The river was contaminated by the Michigan Chemical Corporation (later Velsicol Chemical Corporation Velsicol Chemical Corporation is an American chemical company based in Rosemont, Illinois that specializes in chemical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alma, Michigan
Alma is the largest city in Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,383 at the 2010 census. It was incorporated as the Village of Alma in 1872 and became a city in 1905. Alma hosts the annual Highland Festival on Memorial Day weekend. It brings members of Scottish clans and interested onlookers together for a weekend of Highland dancing, bagpipes, kilts, and camaraderie. Alma College, a small liberal-arts institution of approximately 1,300 students, is located in town and focuses on multidisciplinary learning in a residential setting. Alma is the birthplace of both the modernist architect Ralph Rapson and writer/composer/lyricist Dan Goggin (''Nunsense''). Alma was the home of Leonard Refineries which sold gasoline and other petroleum products throughout the lower peninsula of Michigan from its founding in 1936 until about 1966. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethany Township, Michigan
Bethany Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 1,407, down from 2,533 in 2000. History A Lutheran mission aimed at reaching the Ojibwe was established here in 1847 by Edward R. Baierlein. The mission lasted until 1857 when the Ojibwe were relocated to Isabella County, Michigan. Bethany Township was organized in 1858. Communities *The city of St. Louis is at the western edge of the township, but is administratively autonomous. *The village of Breckenridge is on the eastern boundary within neighboring Wheeler Township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and 0.03% is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 3,492 people, 518 households, and 395 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 543 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homer Township, Midland County, Michigan
Homer Township is a civil township of Midland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,993. Geography The township is in central Midland County and is bordered to the northeast by the city of Midland, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which are land and , or 1.88%, are water. The Tittabawassee River crosses the northeast part of the township, and its tributary, the Chippewa River, crosses the center of the township. The Pine River, a tributary of the Chippewa, drains the southern part of the township. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 4,009 people, 1,521 households, and 1,182 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 1,593 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 96.68% White, 0.64% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.12% fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Millbrook Township, Michigan
Millbrook Township is a civil township of Mecosta County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,081 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.14%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,081 people, 407 households, and 312 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 461 housing units at an average density of 12.9 per square mile (5.0/km). The racial makeup of the township was 95.28% White, 1.11% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.37% Pacific Islander, 1.30% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population. There were 407 households, out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 19.4% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolland Township, Michigan
Rolland Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,210 at the 2000 census. Communities *Blanchard is an unincorporated community within the township at , in the southwest corner of Isabella County on the border with Mecosta County and about two miles north of Montcalm County. It is situated about three miles east of M-66 near the south branch of the Pine River. The Blanchard post office, with ZIP code 49310, also serves most of Rolland Township, as well as portions of Broomfield Township to the north and Fremont Township to the east; and in Mecosta County: Wheatland Township to the northwest, Millbrook Township to the west, and Hinton Township to the west of Millbrook; and in Montcalm County: Home Township. Blanchard was incorporated as a village in 1879 but most of its business district was destroyed by a fire in 1884. * The village of Edmore is to the south in Montcalm County, and the Edmore post office, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lincoln Township, Isabella County, Michigan
Lincoln Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,936 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.7 km2), of which 36.1 square miles (93.6 km2) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km2) (0.19%) is water. Communities * Irishtown was an unincorporated community located on E. South County Line Road between S. Mission Road and S. Isabella Road at . Founded by Irish immigrants before the county lines were clearly marked, the community thrived in its relative isolation. New St. Patrick's Church, commonly known now as Irishtown Church, is a Catholic Church built by the residents, and is the second church to be located on the site. The church is the only extant building left of the original community, along with its cemetery. The church is located on the south side of the road in neighboring Seville Township in Gratiot County. De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fremont Township, Isabella County, Michigan
Fremont Township is a civil township of Isabella County, Michigan, Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,358 at the United States Census, 2000, 2000 census. Communities *Bristol, located on the Pine River, was first settled in 1866. *Winn, Michigan, Winn is an unincorporated area, unincorporated community and census-designated place in the center of the township at . Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.11%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,358 people, 489 households, and 365 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 519 housing units at an average density of 14.5 per square mile (5.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.01% White (U.S. Census), White, 0.07% African American (U.S. Census), African American, 0.29% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 0.07% Asian (U.S. Census), Asian, 0.15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broomfield Township, Michigan
Broomfield Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 1,620. History Broomfield Township was organized in 1866. There was a village named Bundy in the township from about 1870 until 1897. It was largely a lumbering village. Communities * The village of Lake Isabella is at the northern boundary of the township, partially within Broomfield Township and partially in Sherman Township. * Broomfield Center is an unincorporated community near the center of the township at Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.27%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,620 people, 618 households, and 451 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 737 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 95.00% White, 1.42% African American, 1.17% N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheeler Township, Michigan
Wheeler Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,374. Inside the township is the Village of Breckenridge. Communities * The village of Breckenridge is within the township. * Wheeler is an unincorporated community in the township at , about two miles east of Breckenridge on M-46. The FIPS place code is 86600. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Major highways * is a north–south route that forms the eastern boundary of the township. * serves as an east–west thoroughfare within the township. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,785 people, 1,078 households, and 783 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 1,147 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 96.09% White, 0.04% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.11% Asian, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumner Township, Michigan
Sumner Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,911 at the 2000 census. Communities * Elm Hall is an unincorporated community within the township on the Pine River at . The FIPS place code is 25580. *Sumner is an unincorporated community within the township on the Pine River at . The FIPS place code is 77280 and the elevation is 764 feet above sea level. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.1 km), of which 35.9 square miles (93.0 km) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km) (0.11%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,911 people, 698 households, and 552 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 744 housing units at an average density of 20.7 per square mile (8.0/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.59% White, 0.16% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.05% A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seville Township, Michigan
Seville Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,375 at the 2000 census. Communities *Elwell is an unincorporated community in the township at . The FIPS place code is 25800. It was platted in 1911. * Riverdale is an unincorporated community in the township on the Pine River at . The FIPS place code is 68720. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.36%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,375 people, 866 households, and 661 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 907 housing units at an average density of 25.4 per square mile (9.8/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.43% White, 0.21% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population. There were 866 househ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pine River Township, Michigan
Pine River Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,451 at the 2000 census. Communities *Forest Hill is an unincorporated community in the township at . It was first platted in 1857, four miles from its current site, then moved to its present site when a major road was built in the area. Forest Hill had its own post office until 1957. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.29%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,451 people, 912 households, and 704 families residing in the township. The population density was 79.8 per square mile (30.8/km). There were 983 housing units at an average density of 32.0 per square mile (12.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 96.04% White, 0.29% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
