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About the Area

Ely Township is centrally located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is part of Marquette County and has a current population of 2,010. The following towns are encompassed in Ely Township, in part or as a whole: Champion, Clarksburg, Diorite, Greenwood, South Greenwood, Ishpeming, and Snowville.

Visitors to Ely Township can enjoy a day at the Greenwood Reservoir boating, fishing, or kayaking, with public access to the lake available. The Iron Ore Heritage Trail runs through Ely Township, providing picturesque trails for biking, ATVing, and snowmobiling.

The area of the Township is approximately 140.5 square miles. Transportation routes and access include:

  • US Highway 41 and County Road 581, the main transportation routes through the Township.
  • County Road 496, which provides access to Diorite and Greenwood.