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Gogebic County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 17,370. The county seat is Bessemer. The county was set off and organized in 1867. It had been part of Ontonagon County. The name is said to be derived from the Ojibwe word "bic" which most references interpret as "rock." Alternatively, it is claimed to be derived from Lake Agogebic, later changed to Lake Gogebic.

PRINCIPLE ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS

• Black River Harbor Drive, Bessemer to Lake Superior
• Recreational Harbor Facilities, Black River on Lake Superior
• Ottawa National Forest
• Johnson Nordic Ski System
• Lac Desert Casino
• Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
• Copper Peak
• Blackjack Ski Resort (Downhill and Cross-country Skiing)
• Indianhead Mountain Resort and Mt. Zion (Downhill and Cross-country Skiing)
• 175 miles of snowmobile trails
• Gogebic County Fair