{"id":4698,"date":"2017-12-07T01:00:02","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T19:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/?p=4698"},"modified":"2024-01-30T09:03:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T13:03:15","slug":"deep-lake-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/answers\/geography\/deep-lake-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"How Deep is Lake Michigan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Map showing Lake Michigan with its maximum and average depth marked on it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake that is entirely within the <\/span>USA<\/span><\/a>. It is the second-largest of the Great Lakes by volume. Let\u2019s explore more about Lake Michigan, from its impressive depth to its geographical location, and also compare it to other lakes in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lake Michigan Depth<\/strong><\/h2>\n

According to the US EPA, the <\/span>average depth of Lake Michigan is 279 feet (85 meters) and the maximum depth is 925 feet (282 meters)<\/strong>.<\/strong> The deepest part of the lake is located in the Chippewa basin. It\u00a0 stretches over a maximum length of 307 miles and covers a surface area of 22,404 square miles. The maximum width is 118 miles, and the minimum width is 91 miles.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re interested in exploring Lake Michigan in detail, you can find a detailed map of the lake at<\/span> our map store here – <\/span>Lake Michigan Map<\/span><\/a>. The map is available for purchase, offering a closer look at the geography of Lake Michigan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where is Lake Michigan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Situated in <\/span>North America<\/span><\/a>, Lake Michigan touches four states; <\/span>Indiana<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Wisconsin<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Illinois<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Michigan<\/span><\/a>. The shore line of Lake Michigan is really long – about 1,640 miles (2,640 kilometers) offering picturesque views. The main ports that lie along the shores of Lake Michigan are Green Bay and Milwaukee in Wisconsin, Muskegon in Michigan, Gary in Indiana, and Chicago in Illinois.<\/span><\/p>\n

Facts About Lake Michigan<\/strong><\/h2>\n