Size: 654 Square Miles |
Elevation: 600-900 Feet |
Physiography: Lake-Border Plains, Rolling Plains |
Growing Season: 110-150 days |
Annual Precipitation: 28-29 inches |
Average Snowfall: 60-90 inches |
Forest Type: Aspen-Birch, Pine-Oak, Maple-Beech-Hemlock |
Fall Colors: Late September - Early October |
Presque Isle County's largest river, Ocqueoc, is shallow, crooked and with rapids, was not good for transportation in the early days. The original settlers to this county were lumberman, fisherman, and farmers. The Michigan Limestone and Chemical Company of Calcite was founded in 1907. Today the world's largest limestone processing plant is located in Rogers City. Ocqueoc Falls are located in this county. |
Belknap | Bell | Brunningville |
Calcite | Grace | Hagensville |
Hawks (49743) | Leroy (49655) | Liske |
Manitou Beach (49253) | Millersburg (49759) | Moltke |
Ocqueoc | Onaway (49765) | Posen (49776) |
Presque Isle (49777) | Rogers City (49779 |
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