Communities

Overview A civil township located in northern Chippewa County, Superior Township contains two unincorporated communities, Brimley and Raco. The township covers more than 100 square miles, encompassing the Delirium Wilderness which can be found south of Raco. A serene and laidback community with a warm small-town atmosphere, Superior Township is a place rich with history and packed with enjoy...Read More…

Overview A civil township in northern Luce County, McMillan Township has a total area of more than 600 square miles, making it the largest township in Michigan. Of its total area, around 590 sq. mi. of it is land and water makes up about 12 sq. mi. The majority of its population is in Newberry, the seat of Luce County. McMillan Township is a quiet community filled with plenty of friendly peo...Read More…

Overview Moran is an unincorporated community in Brevort Township. This community has undergone quite a number of name changes over the years. It was first known as Jacob City, after the president of the German Land Company who had begun the settlement. The community was soon renamed Moran, after William B. Moran, one of the individuals who financed the settlement of the village in the 1880s. T...Read More…

Overview Located in the northwest corner of Chippewa County on the western shore of Whitefish Bay, Whitefish Township is a small community of less than 600 surrounded by lush forests and spectacular views of Lake Superior. Extending across a total area a little under 295 square miles, this civil township is bisected by the Tahquamenon River. The area in and around Whitefish Township is great...Read More…

Overview Located within the Hiawatha National Forest’s limits in Chippewa County, Eckerman is an unincorporated community that is part of Chippewa Township. Founded in 1889, the small community of Eckerman was established by a timber jobber known as Mr. Eckerman, who named the community after himself. Eckerman is located approximately 40 miles southwest of Sault St. Marie, the county seat of ...Read More…