Ahmeek, Michigan
Ahmeek is a village of 93 people in Keweenaw County, Michigan, founded in 1904.
Why visit Ahmeek
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Houghton County Traction Company Ahmeek Streetcar Station and Smith-Dengler House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; February lows average 9°F.
Weather in Ahmeek
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ahmeek
Ahmeek () is a village in Keweenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 127 at the 2020 census. At an area of 0.068 square miles (0.176 km2), it is the smallest municipality in Michigan by land area. The village is located within Allouez Township and is the only incorporated municipality in Keweenaw County.
From the Wikipedia article Ahmeek, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Houghton County Traction Company Ahmeek Streetcar Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Former streetcar station, Ahmeek, Michigan
2896 US 41, Ahmeek
Smith-Dengler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Prospector's Paradise - Rock Shop
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
US 41
Mo-Su 09:00-18:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Sandy Pebbles Golf Course
Golf course · 1.4 mi
3871 Five Mile Point Road, Ahmeek
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
History
The name Ahmeek is derived from the Ojibwe (Chippewa) language. The village takes its name from the Ojibwe word, amik, which means "Beaver", and it was named so because of an abundance of beavers in the vicinity of the present-day village.
The Ahmeek Mine was the most successful and productive mine along the Kearsarge Amygdaloid Lode, which extends through Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. Its No. 3 and No. 4 shafts were also among the most distinctive mining structures in Michigan's Copper Country.
From the History section of Ahmeek, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Ahmeek
15 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 10°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 25°F | 9°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 34°F | 17°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 46°F | 29°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 61°F | 40°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 49°F | 3.1 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 55°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 74°F | 54°F | 2.8 in |
| Sep | 66°F | 47°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 52°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 38°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 16°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hancock Houghton Co Ap 72744 (10 mi away), rain and snow from Calumet 5.8 Ene, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Keweenaw County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Copper City 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Calumet 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Laurium 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Lake Linden 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Hubbell 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Dollar Bay 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Houghton 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Hancock 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Hurontown 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Dodgeville 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- AhmeekMichiganDowntownUS41, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hubbell Street Ahmeek Michigan 2021-4236, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hubbell Street Ahmeek Michigan 2021-4237, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houghton County Traction Company Ahmeek Streetcar Station 2021-4234, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houghton County Traction Company Ahmeek Streetcar Station 2021-4233, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houghton County Traction Company Ahmeek Streetcar Station 2021-4231, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houghton County Traction Company Ahmeek Streetcar Station 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smith-Dengler House Houghton County MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS053-E-19799 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-27781 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-27780 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-43013 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-43014 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-261369 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Domeykite (46925273501), Pacific Museum of Earth from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Domeykite with Calcite (46873078452), Pacific Museum of Earth from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
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