Michigan Gazetteer
Makwagamaa is a physical feature (lake) in Iron County. The primary coordinates for Makwagamaa places it within the MI 49935 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Makwagamaa |
| Category: | Michigan physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Physical |
| Class: | Lake |
| Description: | 10 acres; in Ottawa National Forest and Stambaugh Township, between Bearpaw Lake and Smoky Lake; Secs 15&22, T43N, R37W, Michigan Meridian |
| History: | The official name, Makwagamaa is Ojibwemowin for “Bear Lake”. The variant name, Marsh Bay Lake, was selected and renamed in accordance with process outlined in Secretary's Order 3404, which included the BGN approving all recommended name changes. |
| County: | Iron County |
| Latitude: | 46.1177386 |
| Longitude: | -88.925179 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Makwagamaa: Makwagamaa.
Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Makwagamaa does not include property ownership information.
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Iron River, MI
(13.7 miles E) Caspian, MI (14.5 miles ESE) |
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(15.8 miles ESE) Watersmeet, MI (16 miles NW) |
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Basswood, MI
(6.3 miles NE) Elmwood, MI (7.2 miles N) |
Beechwood, MI
(7.9 miles ENE) Katakitckon Indian Village, MI (8.3 miles WNW) |
