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News and Announcements
The Mastodon Township Fire Chief Asks For Residents’ Help Regarding Fire Numbers.
Link to the fire chiefs announcement (PDF)
Mastodon Township Fire Department is Seeking Volunteer/On Call Firemen
The Mastodon Township Fire Department is seeking volunteer/on call firemen at the Camp 5 location. If you are a resident of the Camp 5 area and would like to serve on the Fire Department, please contact Andy Fleming, Fire Chief, at 906-875-6232.
Open Job Positions
Mastodon Township seeking residents to serve! Open positions are available on the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Recreation Committee, and the Fire Department!
Mastodon Township Spring Newsletter
Mastodon Spring Newsletter (PDF)
Unpaid 2025 Property Tax Payments
Effective March 3, 2026, any unpaid 2025 property tax payment must be paid at the Iron County Treasurer’s Office. Contact the IC Treasurer at 906-875-3362.
Office Closure
The Mastodon Township Office will be closed Monday, April 20, 2026 – Wednesday, April 22, 2026 for a training conference.
Office hours will resume on Monday, April 27, 2026.
About 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.
Mastodon Township was so named from the fact mastodon bones were discovered when sinking a mine shaft.
Businesses
Mastodon Township is a beautiful, inexpensive place to run a successful business! Consider moving your business to our quiet piece of paradise!