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Allendale Michigan Map

Explore Allendale, 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 Allendale, Michigan

How to Use This Allendale, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Allendale, 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 Allendale.

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.

CityAllendale
StateMichigan (MI)
CountyOttawa County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/Detroit)
Latitude42.981962
Longitude-85.944126
Population27,073
Density449.9 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Codes48625, 49401
Area Code586, 616
County SeatGrand Haven
School DistrictAllendale Public School District

About Allendale, Michigan

Allendale is a locality in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 27,073. The population density is 449.9 people per km². Allendale is located at 42.9820°N, 85.9441°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 48625, 49401.

Allendale maintains a quiet presence upon the inland plains, defined by the steady character of its surrounding landscape. It lies 9.3 miles west-northwest of Jenison, MI (from Jenison, MI: bearing 299°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-southwest of Walker. The vast expanse of Stafford Lake rests eight miles from the center point of Allendale, casting a cool influence over the local climate as the seasons shift through their cycles. Nearby, the water of Little Bass Creek moves with a persistent, low hum through the earth just two miles away from the main thoroughfares. Allendale Community Park serves as a central gathering space, offering open fields where the light catches the golden hues of late afternoon. Beyond these points, the land stretches into a tapestry of fertile soil and timber, far removed from the restless energy of the distant coastline.

Agriculture and regional trade have long shaped the foundations of Allendale, anchoring the economy in the productivity of the soil and the hard work of its inhabitants. Early settlers recognized the potential of these flat, workable tracts, establishing a rhythm of life that remains tied to the seasonal demands of the harvest. Today, the economy of Allendale has evolved to support a blend of traditional enterprise and modern professional development, reflecting a cautious but steady growth. Local workshops and small-scale manufacturing contribute to a sense of self-reliance, ensuring that the labor of the residents remains visible in the daily function of the grid. This economic stability allows Allendale to preserve its distinct identity, favoring a deliberate pace that prioritizes long-term resilience over rapid, anonymous expansion.

Cultural life in Allendale finds its expression in the intersection of academic pursuit and the shared traditions of the people who call the region home. The presence of Grand Valley State University brings a vibrant, youthful energy to the area, filling the streets with the constant motion of students and the intellectual curiosity of a growing campus. Allendale Community Park remains a focal point for civic engagement, hosting local gatherings that draw neighbors together under the wide, unobstructed sky. While the area is modest in its claim to fame, the spirit of the people is marked by a deep-seated commitment to the education and well-being of their peers. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined by the simple beauty of the horizon and the reliable, unpretentious nature of those who reside within these borders.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Allendale Community Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 211° SW
  • Ripps Bayou Site (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 018° N
  • Eastmanville Bayou (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 360° N
  • Kuits Bayou (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 050° NE
  • The Meadows (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 109° E
  • Bass River Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 2.5 mi, 329° NW
  • Bakale Wildlife Unit (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 289° W
  • Eastmanville Farm (Local Park) — 2.8 mi, 319° NW
  • Blendon Township State Game Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.4 mi, 203° SW
  • Sweets Monument (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 090° E
  • Walker Police & Firefighters Memorial (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 077° E
  • Howard Stanton Memorial (Monument) — 9.0 mi, 094° E
  • North Bank Trail—Nunica Junction—Trailhead Train (Public Artwork) — 9.0 mi, 317° NW
  • Grand Haven State Game Area (State Recreation Area) — 9.5 mi, 297° NW
  • Trail Hub (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 116° SE
  • Jenison Stump Fence (Historic Ruins) — 9.8 mi, 124° SE
  • Trail Head (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 115° SE
  • Helder Park Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.2 mi, 208° SW
  • Van Andel Living Shores (Aquarium) — 12.2 mi, 096° E
  • Veldheer's Tulip Farm (Attraction) — 12.4 mi, 219° SW
  • Muse GR (Gallery) — 13.0 mi, 089° E
  • ArtPrize Oasis (Arts Centre) — 13.7 mi, 092° E
  • AllArtWorks Viewing Studio (Gallery) — 13.7 mi, 097° E
  • Canal Park Presented by SILVA (Gallery) — 13.7 mi, 090° E
  • GLC Live at 20 Monroe (Theatre) — 13.8 mi, 095° E
  • Artists Creating Together (Arts Centre) — 13.9 mi, 089° E
  • Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 095° E
  • Community Archive and Research Center (Museum) — 14.0 mi, 282° W
  • Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 16.1 mi, 080° E · 539k acres
  • Southwest Michigan Great Lakes State Bottomland Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 17.0 mi, 233° SW

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About This Allendale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Allendale, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.981962, -85.944126. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Allendale includes the ZIP code (48625, 49401), telephone area code (586, 616), county seat of Ottawa County (Grand Haven), and school district assignment (Allendale Public School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.