Pickford Township is located in the southeastern portion of Chippewa County. The Township encompasses a geographic area of 119.8 square miles. Charles Pickford first settled in the area around the year 1877. The Township was primarily a farming area, as was many of the surrounding areas during that time. Some of the first businesses in Pickford included hotels and boarding houses, a store, barber shop, blacksmith shop, creamery, and later an automobile garage/dealership. The first school was started in the year 1880 by Miss Emma Pickford.  In 1882, a school board was organized and the first school building was erected. Pickford Township was established in 1916.

Recreational opportunities are abundant in Pickford Township, which is home to a DNR State Forest Campground, located on the Munuscong River. In the winter months, snowmobile enthusiasts enjoy 21 miles of trails and in the summer, ORVs have 14 miles of trails to explore.