The Township has experienced fairly rapid growth during the 1970s through the 1990s in population, housing and commercial enterprises. The following dates reflect events and milestones which shaped Canosia Township and the Pike Lake area top of page 1856-57 Canosia Township is surveyed. 1860's Railroad companies receive land grants while timber companies and speculators start recording transaction. 1870 First Town meeting. 1870's Miller Trunk Highway surveyed.
Many new settlers arrive.
1920's Pike Lake Auto Club established. 1925 Frank LaJoy started holding dances in his portable tent. 1947 First meeting of Pike Lake Community Club. Club requests County Health Engineer to address the proper septic tank system at meeting. Dam was built at outlet to stabilize water levels at the request of the Club.