Morcom Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 94 at the 2010 census.

Saint Louis County Highways 5 and

22 are two of the main routes in the township.

The unincorporated community of Bear River is located within Morcom Township.

History

Morcom Township was named for Elisha Morcom, a businessperson in the mining industry and afterward county official.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.0 km), all land.

The Bear River, a tributary of the Sturgeon River, flows through the northwest part of Morcom Township. The Sturgeon River flows through the northeast corner of the township.

Stoney Brook and Bear River Creek flow through the western portion of the township. Sand Creek flows through the eastern portion of the township.

Part of Morcom Township is located within the Superior National Forest in Saint Louis County.

Adjacent townships and communities

The following are adjacent to Morcom Township :

  • Sturgeon Township (east)
  • The unincorporated community of Sturgeon (east)
  • Linden Grove Township (northeast)
  • The unincorporated community of Linden Grove (northeast)
  • The unincorporated community of Meadow Brook (northeast)
  • Sturgeon River Unorganized Territory (north)
  • The unincorporated community of Celina (north)
  • Carpenter Township of Itasca County (northwest)
  • The unincorporated community of Togo (northwest)
  • Bearville Township of Itasca County (west and southwest)
  • French Township (south)
  • The unincorporated community of Side Lake (south)
  • Dark River Unorganized Territory (southeast)

Unincorporated communities

  • Bear River

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 115 people, 46 households, and 32 families living in the township. The population density was 3.2 people per square mile (1.2/km). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 1.7/sq mi (0.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 95.65% White and 4.35% Native American. The Timberjay is published weekly, with a circulation of over 1000.

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