Houghton County Map, Michigan

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Houghton County, Michigan

Michigan’s wild Upper Peninsula is home to Houghton County. It’s a land of rugged beauty and hardy people. Snowfall here is legendary, with winters that could make a polar bear shiver.
But locals embrace the white stuff. Summers are a different story. Instead, you’ll find lush green forests and sparkling lakes that beckon.
Michigan Tech calls this place home, bringing a brainy vibe to the wilderness. Today, people come here for world-class trails and pristine nature.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Houghton County |
County Seat | Houghton |
Population | Approximately 37,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Houghton, Hancock, Calumet, Lake Linden, Laurium, Dollar Bay, South Range |
Interstates and Highways | US 41, M-26 |
FIPS Code | 26-061 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,502 square miles (Land: 1,009 sq mi, Water: 493 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Keweenaw County (North), Baraga County (East), Iron County (South), Ontonagon County (West) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | Michigan |
Coordinates | 47.1211° N, 88.5695° W |
Etymology | Named after Douglass Houghton, the first state geologist of Michigan |
Major Landmarks | Michigan Technological University, Isle Royale National Park, Quincy Mine, Keweenaw National Historical Park |
Website | Houghton County Website |
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