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Michigan geology and topography map from USGS: A Tapestry of Time and Terrain.
What does "Michigan" mean?
The name Michigan is based on a native American (Chippewa) word; "meicigama" (meaning "great water," a word referring to Lake Superior). Thirty-two counties in Michigan also have names drawn from native American languages (as do many other state names). All State Name Origins
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