Summit Township, Mason County, Michigan

Summit Township is a civil township of Mason County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 995 at the 2020 census.

History

The township was organized in 1860. Some say Summit Township was named from its lofty elevation, while others believe it was named from the optimistic spirit of its organizers.

Geography

Summit Township is in southwestern Mason County, bordered to the south by Oceana County and to the west by Lake Michigan. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which are land and , or 10.43%, are water.