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Lakes of the North.

Its Census reference point is in Mio Plateau, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Star lies about 3.9 miles northwest of Lakes of the North by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Lakes of the North, Michigan
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Lakes of the North, Michigan · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Lakes of the North, Michigan from above

USDA Farm Service Agency · National Agriculture Imagery Program, served by the USGS National Map

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THE SETTINGMio Plateau
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYAntrim County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Lakes of the North on the map

THE LAKES OF THE NORTH LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Mio Plateau setting.

Lakes of the North CDP has 16.6 square miles of land in Antrim County. Its Census reference point is in Mio Plateau, within Northern Lakes and Forests.

Glacial hills, till plains, sandy outwash and old lake basins create a varied northern landscape. Conifer and hardwood forests surround many lakes across these glacially shaped uplands.

Regional context: Northern Lakes and Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Lakes of the North and Antrim County

Lakes of the North is associated with Antrim County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Antrim County

Lakes of the North by land and water

The Census records 0.15 square miles of water within Lakes of the North, or 0.9% of its total area. It is 20.1 percentage points lower than the 20.9% recorded for Antrim County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Lakes of the North CDP has 48.3% of the land area of nearby Star township (34.3 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Lakes of the North land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Lakes of the North’s place name from its government

Lakes of the North is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Lakes of the North address as city approval. Antrim County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Mio Plateau setting

Mio Plateau belongs to Northern Lakes and Forests. Is the tract on sandy outwash, moraine hills or a lake basin margin, and what do its survey and access records establish?

03

Check the route, beyond Star

Star is 3.9 miles northwest of the Lakes of the North reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Lakes of the North resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON LAKES OF THE NORTH

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.9300° N, 84.8851° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Lakes of the North ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Antrim

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Antrim ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Lakes of the North data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Mio Plateau

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Lakes and Forests context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Michigan landowner resources

Michigan Wetlands Map Viewer

EGLE tool for screening potential wetland locations and conditions.

Michigan environmental maps and well data

Official EGLE map collection, including access to the Water Well Viewer.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Lakes of the North.

Star lies about 3.9 miles northwest of Lakes of the North by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Lakes of the North in context

NSEWStar · 3.9 miles1Hayes · 4.3 miles2Mancelona · 5.2 miles3Alba · 5.3 miles4Blue Lake · 8.3 miles5Chestonia · 8.5 miles6OUTER RING: 8.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Star3.9 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Hayes4.3 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Mancelona5.2 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Alba5.3 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Blue Lake8.3 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Chestonia8.5 mi · legal township
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Michigan; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Lakes of the North
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Lakes of the North?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Antrim County. Lakes of the North’s 16.6 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Lakes of the North property in Mio Plateau?+

No. Mio Plateau is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Lakes of the North boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Star as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.9 miles northwest of Lakes of the North’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Lakes of the North?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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