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Wexford County Map, Michigan

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Wexford County, Michigan

Wexford Location Map Michigan

Wexford County sits in the heart of northern Michigan, about an hour southeast of Traverse City. Cadillac is the county seat and hugs the shores of Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell.

The Manistee National Forest covers a good chunk of the county in the southwest. It draws hikers, campers, and hunters to its vast wilderness.

The county’s rich logging history comes alive at the Wexford County Historical Museum in Cadillac. Small towns like Manton and Mesick complete this county with friendly diners and quirky shops.

CategoryDetails
County NameWexford County
County SeatCadillac
PopulationApproximately 34,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesCadillac, Manton, Mesick, Harrietta, Buckley
Interstates and HighwaysUS 131, M-37, M-55
FIPS Code26-165
Total Area (Land and Water)575 square miles (Land: 565 sq mi, Water: 10 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Grand Traverse County (North), Kalkaska County (Northeast), Missaukee County (East), Osceola County (Southeast), Lake County (Southwest), Manistee County (West), Benzie County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.3377° N, 85.5200° W
EtymologyNamed after County Wexford in Ireland
Major LandmarksHuron-Manistee National Forest, Mitchell State Park, Clam Lake Canal, Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort
WebsiteWexford County Website

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