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Alma Michigan Map

Explore Alma, 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 Alma, Michigan

How to Use This Alma, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	43.37892
Longitude	-84.659727
Population	9,488
Density	621.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	48801
Area Code	517
County Seat	Ithaca
School District	Alma Public Schools

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About Alma, Michigan

Alma is a locality in Gratiot County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,488. The population density is 621.7 people per km². Alma is located at 43.3789°N, 84.6597°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Alma is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 48801.

Alma emerges from the flat, fertile expanse of the central Michigan plains, defined primarily by the steady, quiet course of the Pine River as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 16.1 miles south-southeast of Mount Pleasant, MI (from Mount Pleasant, MI: bearing 160°T), and is situated 3.4 miles southwest of St. Louis. The Pine River serves as a vital artery for Alma, its waters reflecting the muted colors of the sky as they meander past the edges of the settlement. To the west, Peterman Lake remains a distant, tranquil presence, offering a stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic, seasonal growth of the surrounding agricultural fields. Within the town limits, City Park provides a necessary green threshold, where the shadows of mature trees lengthen across the grass as the afternoon light fades into a soft, amber glow. The terrain remains largely level, a vast stretch of earth that seems to breathe in unison with the changing seasons of the Midwest.

Alma traces its origins to the industrious spirit of the nineteenth century, when the promise of timber and milling drew settlers to the banks of the Pine River. Over the decades, the local economy transitioned from the initial harvest of forests to a diverse foundation built upon manufacturing, higher education, and the processing of regional crops. The presence of Alma College has long shaped the local character, infusing the streets with a sense of academic inquiry and a steady influx of students who enliven the downtown storefronts. Industry continues to occupy a space in the regional identity, with facilities that process the bounty of the nearby farms and maintain the town's role as a center for regional commerce. Life here moves with the measured pace of a place that understands the value of consistency, where the hum of machinery and the bustle of the campus provide a steady cadence to the work week.

Cultural life in Alma is marked by a deep sense of continuity, punctuated annually by the Highland Festival, an event that honors the Scottish heritage deeply embedded in the local identity. The sound of bagpipes often drifts through the air during these celebrations, transforming the atmosphere into something spirited and distinct against the backdrop of the quiet plains. Alma stands as a testament to the endurance of its residents, who gather regularly at City Park to observe the changing colors of the foliage or to celebrate the simple arrival of warmer weather. While global figures are few, the town maintains a strong internal focus, prioritizing the success of its own institutions and the well-being of its neighbors. It is a place where the architecture of the older brick buildings holds the memory of past decades, standing firm as the modern world continues its rapid, relentless march forward.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 099° E
Pine River Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 211° SW
Euclid Ball Field (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 052° NE
Pine River Country Club (Park) — 0.9 mi, 291° W
Private Golf Course (Park) — 1.1 mi, 270° W
Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 090° E
Tony's Chicken Statue (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 048° NE
Local Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 3.7 mi, 203° SW
Church of God Campground (Private Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 066° NE
Gratiot County Soil Conservation District (Local Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 326° NW
State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 7.9 mi, 043° NE
Dr Drake Statue (Public Artwork) — 9.4 mi, 077° E
McGuirk Arena (Stadium) — 15.1 mi, 338° N
Townsend Kiva (Theatre) — 15.4 mi, 339° N
Bush Theater (Theatre) — 15.5 mi, 339° N
Greek Rock (Attraction) — 15.6 mi, 338° N
Museum of Cultural and Natural History (Museum) — 15.8 mi, 340° N
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 16.2 mi, 145° SE
World War II Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 16.5 mi, 340° N
World War I Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 16.6 mi, 340° N
Uncle John's Cider Mill (Attraction) — 19.0 mi, 165° S
Hemlock Historical Museum (Museum) — 21.7 mi, 083° E
Rope Swing (Attraction) — 25.7 mi, 051° NE
Clinton Northern Railway Museum (Museum) — 26.4 mi, 169° S
Snake Creek Overlook (Viewpoint) — 26.5 mi, 050° NE
Clinton County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 26.6 mi, 169° S
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.5 mi, 091° E · 20k acres
Clare Depot (Museum) — 30.9 mi, 350° N
Kiddville Dam (Historic Ruins) — 33.1 mi, 236° SW
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 41.7 mi, 278° W · 539k acres

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