Benzie County Map, Michigan

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Benzie County, Michigan

Benzie County sits in northern Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It’s small but mighty, with Lake Michigan lapping its western edge. Crystal Lake is the local crown jewel so visitors flock here year-round.
Frankfort is the county seat, which charms visitors with its lighthouse. Fall paints the landscape in colorful hues. Winters are cold, snowy but fun.
Part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore lies within its borders. It’s pure Michigan in a nutshell… or should we say, in a cherry pit?
Category | Details |
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County Name | Benzie County |
County Seat | Beulah |
Population | Approximately 18,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Frankfort, Beulah, Benzonia, Honor, Thompsonville, Elberta, Lake Ann |
Interstates and Highways | M-22, M-115, US 31 |
FIPS Code | 26-019 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 860 square miles (Land: 321 sq mi, Water: 539 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Leelanau County (North), Grand Traverse County (East), Manistee County (South), Wexford County (Southeast) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | Michigan |
Coordinates | 44.6296° N, 86.0517° W |
Etymology | Derived from a French word “Bec-scie” meaning “sawbill,” referring to a type of bird |
Major Landmarks | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Crystal Lake, Point Betsie Lighthouse, Betsie River |
Website | Benzie County Website |
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