Alma Michigan Map

About Alma, Michigan

Alma is a locality in Gratiot County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,396. The population density is 608.5 people per km². Alma is located at 43.3789°N, 84.6597°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48801.

Alma lies in a land of gentle, rolling terrain, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky feels vast, a canvas for the changing moods of Michigan's weather. It lies 26.4 miles south-west of Midland, MI (from Midland, MI: bearing 232°T), and is situated 3.4 miles south-west of St. Louis. Fields of emerald green in the spring and gold in the autumn paint the landscape, punctuated by stands of sturdy oak and maple that turn fiery hues when the air grows crisp. The Pine River, a ribbon of cool water, meanders through the periphery, its banks often fringed with reeds that whisper secrets in the breeze, mirroring the slow, deliberate unfolding of the day. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a mixture of freshly turned soil and distant pine, a perfume unique to this part of Gratiot County. This place, Alma, has long been defined by the fertile earth and the ingenuity of its people, its economy historically tied to agriculture and the processing of its bounty. The legacy of industry, though perhaps less visible than in days past, still echoes in the sturdy brick buildings downtown, remnants of a time when Alma was a hub of commerce and manufacturing. It’s a community that understands the value of hard work and neighborly support, a character forged in the shared experiences of farming seasons and the quiet resilience of small-town life. The annual Highland Festival, a vibrant splash of Scottish culture, draws crowds and showcases a deep pride in heritage, a distinctive thread in the rich tapestry of Alma's identity.

About This Alma Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Alma, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Alma and Gratiot County.

Detailed location data for Alma includes the ZIP code (48801), telephone area code (517), county seat of Gratiot County (Ithaca), and school district assignment (Alma Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.