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Alpena County Map, Michigan

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Alpena County, Michigan

Alpena Location Map Michigan

On the northeastern coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, you’ll find Alpena County. It’s where Thunder Bay meets Lake Huron.

Lighthouses are along the shoreline, standing guard for ships. These underwater wrecks now form part of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

The county’s history is deeply rooted in logging and fishing. Today, it’s a mix of industry and tourism. Visitors come here for the hiking trails, fishing spots, and stargazing opportunities.

CategoryDetails
County NameAlpena County
County SeatAlpena
PopulationApproximately 27,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesAlpena, Ossineke, Hubbard Lake, Lachine, Long Rapids, Herron
Interstates and HighwaysUS 23, M-32, M-65
FIPS Code26-007
Total Area (Land and Water)1,695 square miles (Land: 574 sq mi, Water: 1,121 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Alcona County (South), Oscoda County (Southwest), Montmorency County (West), Presque Isle County (North)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.0617° N, 83.4327° W
EtymologyNamed after a made-up word by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, intended to sound like a Native American name
Major LandmarksThunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Rockport State Recreation Area, Alpena Bi-Path
WebsiteAlpena County Website

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