West Branch Township is a civil township of Dickinson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 51 at the 2020 census. With a population density of only, the township ranks as the least-densely populated municipality in the state of Michigan. It is also the third least-populated after Pointe Aux Barques Township (15) and Grand Island Township (35).

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 111.85 sqmi, of which 111.46 sqmi is land and 0.39 sqmi (0.35%) is water. The north and main branches of the Ford River flow through the township, as does the west branch of the Escanaba River. The township is served by North Dickinson County Schools to the southwest in the community of Felch.

Communities

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 67 people, 29 households, and 18 families residing in the township. By 2020, its population was 51.

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