Mecosta County Map, Michigan

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Mecosta County, Michigan

Picture rolling farmlands and lakes in the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. That’s Mecosta County for you. Big Rapids, the county seat, is home to Ferris State University.
Locals love fishing and boating on the Muskegon River, which winds through the county. Actually, this county has over 100 lakes scattered throughout.
The area’s history is tied to logging and agriculture, and you can still spot old barns along the countryside. And hey, where else can you find a town called Wheatland that isn’t actually known for wheat?
Category | Details |
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County Name | Mecosta County |
County Seat | Big Rapids |
Population | Approximately 43,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Big Rapids, Stanwood, Morley, Mecosta, Barryton, Canadian Lakes, Paris |
Interstates and Highways | US 131, M-20 |
FIPS Code | 26-107 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 571 square miles (Land: 555 sq mi, Water: 16 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Osceola County (North), Lake County (Northwest), Clare County (Northeast), Isabella County (East), Montcalm County (Southeast), Newaygo County (Southwest) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | Michigan |
Coordinates | 43.6411° N, 85.3249° W |
Etymology | Named after Chief Mecosta, a Native American leader of the Potawatomi tribe |
Major Landmarks | Ferris State University, Mecosta County Park, White Pine Trail State Park, Hardy Dam Pond |
Website | Mecosta County Website |
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