Bergland Michigan Map

About Bergland, Michigan

Bergland is a locality in Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 138. The population density is 55.5 people per km². Bergland is located at 46.5924°N, 89.5732°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49947.

Bergland lies at the edge of a country shaped by water and ice. It lies 112.9 miles north of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 1°T), and is situated 19.2 miles east-north-east of Wakefield. The landscape here is a rich, dark loam, often damp, giving rise to dense stands of pine and birch that climb the slopes of the Porcupine Mountains, their ancient, rounded peaks softened by the persistent northern air. The land itself feels like a deep breath, exhaled slowly, carrying the scent of damp earth and evergreen needles. Brooks, born from springs deep within the hills, tumble down in a quiet rush, their water clear and cold, reflecting the muted greens and grays of the surrounding forest. In the summer, the air hums with the low drone of insects, a constant, almost imperceptible soundtrack to the slow unfolding of days. This particular corner of the Upper Peninsula carries the quiet legacy of logging and mining, though those industries have long since receded, leaving behind a town that has found its footing in a gentler economy. The primary draw now is the land itself, the untamed beauty of the nearby state park, a magnet for those seeking the solace of wild places. The Ontonagon River, a ribbon of dark water, flows through the region, a reminder of the powerful forces that shaped this terrain and provided a highway for early settlers and the timber they felled. Life in Bergland moves with a deliberate pace, dictated by the seasons and the enduring pull of the wilderness, a quiet existence punctuated by the shared understanding of living in a place that demands respect and offers profound, understated beauty in return.

About This Bergland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bergland, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.592447, -89.57321. 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 Bergland and Ontonagon County.

Detailed location data for Bergland includes the ZIP code (49910), telephone area code (906), county seat of Ontonagon County (Ontonagon), and school district assignment (Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated 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 Bergland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.