Lakes of the North, Michigan

About Lakes of the North

Set in the northern part of Michigan, Lakes of the North is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Lakes of the North is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 16.58 square miles.

📰 Lakes of the North News Today

• Lakes of the North Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
• Barbara Ann Plunkett Obituary (2026) - Gaylord, MI - Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Gaylord Legacy obituary · May 11
• Lakes of the North, Michigan Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
• Michigan Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Linda Rock Obituary Mar 12, 2021 Mortensen Funeral Homes · Mar 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lakes of the North Unique

• The only place in America named Lakes of the North — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in northern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lakes of the North

• Settings

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lakes of the North

• Big Bradford Lake Public Access reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lakes of the North

🏘️ Nearby Communities