Beechwood Michigan Map

About Beechwood, Michigan

Beechwood is a locality in Cass County, Michigan, United States. Beechwood is located at 42.0050°N, 86.2097°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49424.

Beechwood rests in a landscape shaped by the slow drift of ancient glaciers, where the land gently rises and falls, cradling pockets of rich, dark soil. It lies 18.1 miles north-north-west of Granger, IN (from Granger, IN: bearing 344°T), and is situated 5.4 miles west-north-west of Dowagiac. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the sprawling woodlands that hem the cultivated fields. In the summer months, the light softens as it filters through the dense canopy of oaks and maples, casting a dappled, almost liquid glow on the forest floor. The few roads that traverse this terrain are often bordered by stretches of wild grasses and Queen Anne's Lace, their white umbels nodding in the breeze like tiny, ephemeral parasols. The history of Beechwood is a quiet accumulation, much like the silt deposited by the intermittent streams that snake through the region. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile ground and abundant timber, established farms that still mark the countryside, their weathered barns standing as stoic witnesses to generations of toil. While the primary economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with corn and soybeans dominating the fields, a subtle shift has occurred, with small, independent businesses beginning to emerge, catering to a growing appreciation for local crafts and artisanal goods. The presence of nearby Paw Paw River provides a quiet solace, its slow-moving waters reflecting the vast Michigan sky and offering a place for reflection, a timeless counterpoint to the agricultural cycles that define life in Beechwood.

About This Beechwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Beechwood, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.005, -86.209722. 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 Beechwood and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Beechwood includes the ZIP code (49047), telephone area code (906, 616), county seat of Cass County (Cassopolis), and school district assignment (West Ottawa Public School District). 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 Beechwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.