Map of Michigan Counties

Michigan State is divided into 83 counties spread across the Lower and Upper Peninsulas. Use the interactive maps below to explore Michingan counties and their boundaries. Download free maps or learn more about creating a custom Michigan county map to highlight your own data.

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Michigan Counties: Key Facts

  • Number of counties: 83
  • Largest county by area: Marquette County - 3,426 square miles
  • Smallest county by land area: Benzie County - 321 square miles
  • Most populous county: Wayne County (Detroit) - approx. 1.8 million residents
  • Counties with major cities: Wayne (Detroit), Kent (Grand Rapids), Oakland (Pontiac), Macomb (Warren)
  • Time zones: 79 counties observe Eastern Time; 4 Upper Peninsula counties (Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson, Menominee) observe Central Time
  • Highest elevation county seat: Ishpeming (Marquette County) at 1,436 ft
  • Bordered by four of the Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie
  • Neighboring states: Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin
  • Great Lakes coastline: 40 counties border at least one of the Great Lakes or connecting waterways
  • County names: 26 county names come from Native American languages; 12 honor figures from the War of 1812
  • County boundaries largely unchanged since the creation of Dickinson County in 1891

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This map is divided into 83 counties.

Updates

Jul 25, 2025:

  • Improved map quality
  • Added support for surrounding areas and lakes

Aug 26, 2024:

  • Added map of Michigan Counties