Beechwood Michigan Map

About Beechwood, Michigan

Beechwood is a locality in Iron County, Michigan, United States. Beechwood is located at 46.1597°N, 88.7735°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49424.

Beechwood rests in a quiet embrace of rolling hills and dense woodland, where the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 92.7 miles north-north-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 26°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-west of Iron River. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and browns, with the occasional flash of vibrant color from wildflowers in summer or the fiery hues of autumn. Ancient hardwoods, thick with moss and clinging vines, form a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor. The terrain is gently varied, not dramatic, but offering a constant, subtle rise and fall that suggests the slow, patient sculpting of glaciers long past. Streams, narrow and clear, thread their way through the undergrowth, their murmuring a constant, soft soundtrack to the stillness. The story of Beechwood is deeply entwined with the earth it occupies, particularly the rich deposits of iron ore that once pulsed through its veins. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the clang of pickaxes and the rumble of ore carts, a legacy that still lingers in the weathered facades of old buildings and the quiet fortitude of its people. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, the spirit of hard work and resourcefulness remains, now channeled into smaller enterprises and the enduring appeal of its natural surroundings. The nearby waters, once vital for transport, now offer serene spaces for recreation, reflecting the clear, crisp sky of the Upper Peninsula. This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a tangible presence, shaping the character of Beechwood with a quiet, unpretentious strength.

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: 46.159675, -88.773465. 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 Iron County.

Detailed location data for Beechwood includes the ZIP code (49047), telephone area code (906, 616), county seat of Iron County (Crystal Falls), 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.