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Mason County is located in the northwestern part of the lower peninsula, bordered on the west by Lake Michigan and traversed by US-31 and US-10. The county contains 495 square miles and is the 10th smallest in the state. The county seat is Ludington. About one-quarter of the land is in farms, including both livestock and crops. Important agricultural products include cherries, apples, asparagus, corn, and wheat. Manufactured products include industrial chemicals, fabricated metal products, and non-electrical machinery. Manistee National Forest and Ludington State Park occupy much of the land and offer an abundance of outdoor recreation activities.
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