Iron Mountain, Administrative center in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, United States.
Iron Mountain is a city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in the northern United States. The area features lakes, rivers, and natural landscapes set at an elevation of 347 meters above sea level.
The city began in 1879 during the iron ore mining boom in the region. This mining tradition shaped the community's growth until it became a city in 1889.
The town keeps its mining past alive through community gatherings and bocce ball, a game deeply rooted in local tradition. You can feel this connection to earlier times woven into how people here spend their leisure.
Ford Airport and US highways 2 and 141 connect the city to surrounding areas. Visitors have several options for reaching and traveling through the region.
The Millie Hill Mine serves as a winter shelter for bat colonies in the region. The underground chambers provide these animals with protected spaces during the cold months.
Location: Dickinson County
Inception: 1879
Elevation above the sea: 347 m
Website: http://cityofironmountain.com
GPS coordinates: 45.82250,-88.06420
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:19
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