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2026 Poll Hours
November 3, 2026 State of Michigan General: Polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM. Early voting dates are Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, through Sunday, Nov 1, 2026. Early Voting Polls Open: Sat Oct 24 & 31 8:30 am -4:30 pm Sun Oct 25 & Nov 1 12:00 pm-8:00 pm Mon Oct 26 8:30 am -4:30 pm Tue Oct 27 12:00 pm-8:00 pm Wed Oct 28 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thur Oct 29 10:00 am-6:00 pm Fri ...
Fire Chief Experienced Problems Locating Properties
The Mastodon Township Fire Chief is asking for our residents’ help. He and his crew have experienced problems locating properties when emergency services are required. It would be a great help if every resident had a visible, reflective fire number at the head of their driveway. The fire numbers need to be purchased from the Iron County Construction Code Office. The number can be ordered online as follows: Go to ironmi.org Click on the “Departments” tab on top Drop down and click on...
Fire Department seeking volunteer firemen at Camp 5
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.
Mastodon Township is seeking residents to serve!
Mastodon Township is seeking residents to serve! Open positions are available on the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Recreation Committee, and the Fire Department! Go to the Job Opportunities page for more information.
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.
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!