Gogebic County, Administrative division in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, United States.
Gogebic County stretches across 1,476 square miles, featuring Lake Superior shoreline to the north and Wisconsin border to the south.
The county formation occurred in 1887 through partition from Ontonagon County, taking its name from Lake Gogebic in the Ojibwe language.
The Lake Superior Chippewa maintain their presence through the Lac Vieux Desert Indian Reservation, preserving their traditions within county boundaries.
The county government provides essential services through dedicated offices including Administrator, Clerk, Equalization, and Sheriff departments.
Lake Gogebic stands as the largest inland water body in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with the Montreal River marking the Wisconsin boundary.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1887
Capital city: Bessemer
Shares border with: Ontonagon County, Iron County, Ashland County, Vilas County
Website: http://gogebic.org
GPS coordinates: 46.48000,-89.79000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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