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Alger County Map, Michigan

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Alger County, Michigan

Alger Location Map Michigan

Up in the wild reaches of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, you’ll find Alger County. It’s a place where nature reigns supreme, with dense forests and rugged Lake Superior shoreline defining its character.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is the crown jewel here, drawing visitors from far and wide to gaze at its colorful cliffs and otherworldly rock formations.

Locals swear by the area’s outdoor recreation. Hiking, kayaking, and fishing are practically religions in these parts. Munising, the county seat, serves as a gateway to adventure.

CategoryDetails
County NameAlger County
County SeatMunising
PopulationApproximately 9,300
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesMunising, Chatham, Au Train, Grand Marais, Wetmore, Trenary
Interstates and HighwaysM-28, M-94
FIPS Code26-003
Total Area (Land and Water)5,048 square miles (Land: 915 sq mi, Water: 4,133 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Luce County (East), Schoolcraft County (Southeast),  Delta County (South), Marquette County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.4311° N, 86.6473° W
EtymologyNamed after Russell A. Alger, a Civil War general, former Governor of Michigan, and U.S. Senator
Major LandmarksPictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Island, Alger Underwater Preserve
WebsiteAlger County Website

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