Gogebic County Map, Michigan
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Gogebic County, Michigan
Gogebic County is up in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. It’s a place where nature rules and hikers thrive. Freshwater lakes cover a large part of the county.
Forests stretch for miles. In winter, snowmobilers and skiers flock to the area, while summer brings hikers and anglers. The county seat, Bessemer, has a rich mining history.
Lake Superior’s southern shore forms the county’s northern border with even nicer beach walks. From waterfalls to wildlife, Gogebic has it all. Wisconsin is its friendly neighbor to the south.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Gogebic County |
| County Seat | Bessemer |
| Population | Approximately 13,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Ironwood, Bessemer, Wakefield, Watersmeet, Marenisco, Ramsay |
| Interstates and Highways | US 2, M-28, M-64, M-77 |
| FIPS Code | 26-053 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,476 square miles (Land: 1,102 sq mi, Water: 374 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Ontonagon County (North), Iron County (East), Vilas County, Wisconsin (South), Iron County, Wisconsin (Southwest), Ashland County, Wisconsin (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46.4875° N, 89.8298° W |
| Etymology | Named after a Native American word for “rock” |
| Major Landmarks | Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Lake Gogebic, Copper Peak, Black River Harbor |
| Website | Gogebic County Website |
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