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Allegan Michigan Map

Explore Allegan, Michigan, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Allegan, Michigan

How to Use This Allegan, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Allegan, Michigan. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Michigan or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Allegan.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Allegan
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Allegan County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.531075
Longitude	-85.839236
Population	5,222
Density	524.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	49010
Area Code	269
County Seat	Allegan
School District	Allegan Public Schools

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About Allegan, Michigan

Allegan is a locality in Allegan County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,222. The population density is 524.2 people per km². Allegan is located at 42.5311°N, 85.8392°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Allegan is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 49010.

Allegan defines its own horizon through the persistent, winding presence of the Kalamazoo River as it carves a path through the dense, verdant terrain. It lies 14.8 miles south-southeast of Oakland, MI (from Oakland, MI: bearing 167°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west-northwest of Otsego. The landscape surrounding Allegan shifts from the quiet, reflective waters of Lake Allegan to the dense, towering canopy of the Allegan State Forest. Sunlight filters through the leaves in the afternoon, casting long, amber shadows across the ground that seem to slow the passage of time. Beyond the immediate canopy, the earth rises and falls with a deliberate grace, leading the eye toward the distant, softened silhouette of Beach Hill. The air in Allegan carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a reminder of the vast, inland wilderness that stretches outward toward Beaver Meadow.

Allegan grew from the necessity of harnessing the power of the Kalamazoo River, which once drove the sawmills and paper mills that fueled the regional economy. Early settlers recognized the potential in the timber and water, transforming the landscape into a hub of industry that supported the expansion of the state. Today, the economy of Allegan relies on a more diverse mix of manufacturing and local commerce, maintaining a steady, industrious pace that honors its heritage. The brick storefronts and quiet workshops reflect a history of hard work and practical innovation. While the days of massive lumber production have faded, the spirit of self-reliance remains firmly embedded in the daily operations of the local businesses. Allegan continues to evolve, balancing the demands of modern production with the preservation of its foundational industrial legacy.

Cultural life in Allegan finds its center at the historic Regent Theatre, where the marquee serves as a beacon for residents and visitors alike. Hanson Park provides a quiet, accessible space for the public to gather, offering a place to sit by the river and watch the water move steadily downstream. The community celebrates its identity through seasonal events that bring the quiet streets to life, fostering a sense of shared purpose among the people. Notable figures such as the renowned illustrator and author James Marshall, who spent his formative years in the region, reflect the quiet creativity that flourishes in such an environment. Allegan possesses a character defined by its restraint and its appreciation for the simple, honest beauty of the Midwest. Life here moves with the deliberate, unhurried cadence of the water that shaped the land long ago.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jaycee Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 268° W
Rossman Esplanade Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 204° SW
Allegan Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 101° E
Allegan Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 300° NW
Allegan State Game Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 176° S
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 4.5 mi, 281° W · 539k acres
Eagle Creek Golf Club (Park) — 4.8 mi, 131° SE
Cheshire Hills Golf Course (Park) — 7.1 mi, 213° SW
Natural Area Crooked Lake Marsh (State Conservation Area) — 8.9 mi, 266° W
Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 11.3 mi, 009° N
Kal-Haven Trail Sesq. State Park (State Park) — 11.7 mi, 181° S
Fine Arts Center (Theatre) — 14.4 mi, 047° NE
Yankee Springs Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 16.7 mi, 073° E
Nature's Playground (Attraction) — 17.5 mi, 131° SE
Overlook Deck (Viewpoint) — 18.3 mi, 156° SE
Hudson Heritage Farm (Monument) — 18.3 mi, 281° W
Historic Bowens Mills (Museum) — 18.5 mi, 062° NE
Saint Sebastian (Public Artwork) — 18.6 mi, 013° N
Wade’s Bayou (Monument) — 19.8 mi, 293° NW
Roan & Black (Museum) — 19.9 mi, 297° NW
Indian Summer (Gallery) — 20.0 mi, 295° NW
Lebenart Gallery (Gallery) — 20.0 mi, 293° NW
Button Gallery (Gallery) — 20.0 mi, 293° NW
Southwest Michigan Great Lakes State Bottomland Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 20.1 mi, 282° W
Jarvis Memorial Field (Stadium) — 20.1 mi, 296° NW
Saugatuck Dune Rides (Attraction) — 20.4 mi, 300° NW
Nelda K. Balch Playhouse (Theatre) — 20.6 mi, 144° SE
Saugatuck-Douglas History Museum at Mount Baldhead Park (Museum) — 20.7 mi, 296° NW
Ox-Bow School of Art & Artists’ Residency (Arts Centre) — 20.8 mi, 297° NW
Bernard Historical Museum (Museum) — 21.0 mi, 095° E

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