Three Lakes, Michigan facts for kids
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Three Lakes, Michigan
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Location within Baraga County
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 Three Lakes, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Three Lakes, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Baraga |
| Township | Spurr |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.86 sq mi (20.4 km2) |
| • Land | 6.00 sq mi (15.5 km2) |
| • Water | 1.86 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 167 |
| • Density | 27.83/sq mi (10.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49861 (Michigamme)
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| Area code(s) | 906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1617894 |
Three Lakes is a small community in Baraga County, Michigan, in the United States. It's a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 167 people lived here. Three Lakes is part of Spurr Township.
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A Look Back at Three Lakes
Three Lakes started as a place where miners lived and worked. In 1878, a train station was built here for the Marquette, Houghton and Ontonagon Railroad. This helped the community grow.
For the 2020 count of people, Three Lakes was officially listed as a "census-designated place." This means it has clear borders for counting its population.
Exploring the Geography of Three Lakes
Three Lakes gets its name from being close to three important lakes: Beaufort Lake, George Lake, and Ruth Lake. Water from these lakes flows into the Spurr River, which then connects to Lake Michigamme.
Area and Water
The total area of Three Lakes is about 7.86 square miles (20.36 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.00 square miles (15.54 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.86 square miles (4.82 square kilometers), is water. This means water makes up about 23.7% of the area.
Main Roads
A major road, US 41 and M-28, runs through the community. This road goes from east to west. Three Lakes is located about 3.9 miles (6.3 kilometers) west of the border with Marquette County.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 167 | — | |
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In 2020, the United States census counted 167 people living in Three Lakes.
