Bessemer is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,148. It is the county seat of Gogebic County6.
The city is situated within Bessemer Township, but is politically independent. It is on U.S. Highway 2 with Ironwood several miles to the west and Wakefield several miles to the east. The Big Powderhorn, Blackjack and Indianhead ski areas are located within a few miles of Bessemer. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are also very popular in this area known as Big Snow country because of heavy snowfall influenced by nearby Lake Superior.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.2 km2 (5.5 mi2). 14.2 km2 (5.5 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
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BessemerMichigan.com
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