Lake County (formerly known as Aischum County) is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 12,096. The county seat is Baldwin.
| Name: | Lake County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 26-085 |
| State: | Michigan |
| Founded: | 1840 |
| Seat: | Baldwin |
| Total Area: | 574 sq mi (1,490 km²) |
| Land Area: | 567 sq mi (1,470 km²) |
| Total Population: | 12,096 |
| Population Density: | 20/sq mi (8/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Website: | www.lakecounty-michigan.com |
Lake County location map. Where is Lake County?
History
The county was created by the Michigan Legislature in 1840 as Aishcum County, then renamed Lake County in 1843, for its many lakes. It was administered by a succession of other Michigan counties prior to the organization of county government in 1871.
Lake County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 574 square miles (1,490 km), of which 567 square miles (1,470 km) is land and 6.9 square miles (18 km) (1.2%) is water.
State trunkline highways
- US 10 enters from Mason County; goes through Baldwin; continues east into Osceola County
- M-37 enters Lake County from Newaygo County; passes through Baldwin; continues north to Wexford County
National Protected Area
- Manistee National Forest (part)
Adjacent counties
- Osceola County (east)
- Oceana County (southwest)
- Wexford County (northeast)
- Mason County (west)
- Manistee County (northwest)
- Newaygo County (south)
- Mecosta County (southeast)
Lake County Topographic Map
Lake County Satellite Map
Lake County Outline Map
