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Chippewa County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Population
- 36,785
- Area
- 2,698 sq mi
- Founded
- 1826
- Cities and towns
- 16
Chippewa County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Chippewa County, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. Law enforcement in Chippewa County is provided by Chippewa County Sheriff's Office and several municipal police departments.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Chippewa County Sheriff's Office, located at 319 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, provides law enforcement services throughout Chippewa County's unincorporated areas and contract policing for several townships. Arrest records in Chippewa County are public records accessible under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Chippewa County are maintained by Chippewa County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, often requiring a formal request under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Chippewa County are taken and retained by Chippewa County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photographs are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases that may host such information.
319 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 • Phone: 517-335-8655
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Chippewa County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Chippewa County
- Old mine sites
- 4
- Past producers, now closed
- 4
- Producing when recorded
- 17
- Main minerals
- Fire Clay (Refractory)
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 53
- Shafts and tunnels
- 6
- What they are
- gravel pit, adit, quarry, sand pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1951 to 1976
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 21 mine sites inside the county: 4 past producers, now closed, 17 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 53 holes drawn inside the county, 6 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is Fire Clay (Refractory).
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. GeoWebFace shows historic mining sites as points; no agency page with underground workings outlines was found, and the OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds Michigan maps.
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Named workings recorded in Chippewa County (22 shown, 52 unnamed on the map)
- Scott QuarryQuarry | Ozark NE map, 1964
- Drummond Island Quarry (Dock and Original Quarry)Dolomite | Producer | Surface
- Drummond Island Quarry (Inland Quarry)Dolomite | Producer | Surface
- Beadle's Brick Yard Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | Surface
- N. Pickford Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | Surface
- Thornton Brick Yd Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | Surface
- Zeeland Brick Co.Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | Surface
- C G Sanderson No. 1 Pit and MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Chippewa County PitsSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- City Limits PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Fornicola PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Gordon PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Hopper PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- I L Whitehead Co PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- I L Whitehead Co PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Montero Excavating Inc PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Osborn PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Petkus PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- State of Michigan PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- State of Michigan PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Montero Sand PitSilica | Producer | Surface
- Drummond Dolomite QyStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | Surface
Rows taken off the old survey maps open the USGS record of what sits at that spot, because no single feature on those maps has a page of its own. Rows from the mine records open their own USGS page.
Michigan abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Chippewa County
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 24 investigations in Chippewa County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $142,474 in back wages agreed for 363 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.
- Investigations closed
- 24
- Back wages agreed
- $142,474
- Workers due back wages
- 363
- Civil money penalties
- $29,761
- Employers on the record
- 22
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Edge Surgical Products, LLC | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $76,589 | 186 |
| Kinross Charter Township | Kincheloe | 1 | $20,411 | 3 |
| McKinley Manor, LLC | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $17,521 | 46 |
| Fornicola Properties, Inc | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $6,023 | 43 |
| Stanley J. Caruso | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $5,382 | 3 |
| FDGS Sault, Inc. | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $5,310 | 30 |
| Northern Transitions, Inc. | Sault Sainte Marie | 3 | $4,732 | 22 |
| Fernelius Hyundai LLC | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $4,721 | 2 |
| Frank & Marta La Londe Enterprises, Inc. | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $932 | 3 |
| Lake Superior State University | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $611 | 21 |
| My Circus My Monkeys Enterprises, LLC | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $140 | 2 |
| Zim's, Inc. | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $75 | 1 |
| Great Lakes Recovery Centers Inc. | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $25 | 1 |
| Sault Express Limited Partnership | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| B J J. Inc. | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| D&I Developers, Inc. | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| R & B Electronics, Inc. | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| North East Property, LLC | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Kaysner Construction Inc. | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Sault Ste. Marie OPCO, LLC | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Ware Builders LLC | Barbeau | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| McKinley Mannor LLC | Sault Sainte Marie | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer on the Chippewa County record, by back wages agreed; 7 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Michigan wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Chippewa County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Chippewa County Sheriff or a city police department in Chippewa County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Chippewa County, Michigan?
The Michigan criminal history record comes from the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Name search online through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT); fingerprint searches only where a state or federal law, executive order or rule requires one. Fee: $10.00 for a name based criminal record check (MCL 28.273).
How can I look up sex offenders in Chippewa County, Michigan?
Search the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (Michigan State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Chippewa County, Michigan?
Register with the city or township clerk or through the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes. With 15 or more days before an election you can register online, by mail or in person; within 14 days and on Election Day, only in person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency.
How do I look up property records in Chippewa County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Chippewa County are kept by the Chippewa County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the city or township assessor, and tax bills come from the city or township treasurer; taxes unpaid on March 1 go to the county treasurer as delinquent. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Chippewa County, Michigan?
Certified birth and death certificates for Michigan come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. Copies of records may also be obtained from the County Clerk in the county where the event occurred. By mail with the signed application and a copy of ID, at the drop box in the lobby of 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, online or by phone through VitalChek, the only authorized online service provider, or in person by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fee: $34 search fee for a standard record ($14 online processing fee); $14.00 for one copy of your own birth record if you are 65 or older.
How do I find business license records in Chippewa County, Michigan?
Business entity filings are searched with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Assumed names of sole proprietorships and co-partnership names are filed with the county clerk in each county where business is conducted.
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