| Size: 521 Square Miles |
| Elevation: 1000-1300 Feet |
| Physiography: Hill-Lands |
| Growing Season: 90-110 days |
| Annual Precipitation: 29-32 inches |
| Average Snowfall: 50-90 inches |
| Forest Type: Spruce-Fir, Aspen-Birch, Oak-Hickory |
| Fall Colors: Late September - Early October |
| The Chippewa and Ottawa Indians occupied the area. Lumbering was moving North and settlers were attracted to the timber in the area. Two fires increased the demand for lumber to rebuild what was destroyed. Today tourism helps the economy. Houghton Lake is Michigan's largest inland lake. |
| Geels | Higgins Lake (48627) | Hillcrest |
| Houghton Lake (48629) | Houghton Lake Heights (48630) | Keno |
| Kirkland | Loxley | Markey |
| Michelson | Moore | Nellsville |
| Oak Grove | Prudenville (48651) | Roscommon (48653) |
| Saint Helen (48656) | Whitney |  |