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Introduction
Gratiot County is located at the center of Michigan's
lower peninsula between the industrial areas of the
south and the recreational area of the north. Much of
the county is rural and dependent upon agriculture.
The area is a leading producer of dry beans, sugar beets,
corn, wheat, corn oats, poultry, pigs, cattle, and dairy
products. Agriculture accounts for more than 65% of
all land use.
The commercial and industrial development in the county is centered
primarily along the U.S. 127 corridor around the cities of
Ithaca,
Alma, and
St.
Louis. Manufactured products include pleasure boats, molded plastic parts, and
aircraft and auto parts. The county also relies on retail trade and service
industries.
The Pine and Maple Rivers and the three State Game Areas offer
recreational opportunities in the county. Alma College is located in the City
of Alma. Highway U.S. 127 passes through the county from north to south.
U.S. 127 is intersected to the north by M-46 and to the south by M-57, which provide
east-west access.
For detailed Gratiot County Information, follow the links on the left side of this
page.
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