Beulah Michigan Map

About Beulah, Michigan

Beulah is a locality in Benzie County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 218. The population density is 213.6 people per km². Beulah is located at 44.6319°N, 86.0909°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49617.

Beulah rests beside the shimmering expanse of Crystal Lake, a body of water so clear it seems to hold the sky captive within its depths. It lies 57.4 miles south-east of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 125°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east of Frankfort. The land here rolls with a gentle, persistent grace, a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and now softened by stands of pine and oak, their needles perfuming the air with a resinous, clean scent. In the summer months, the air itself feels alive, carrying the murmur of lapping waves and the distant, cheerful cries of gulls. The character of Beulah is one of quiet repose, a place where the hurried world seems to recede, leaving only the sun-dappled stillness and the constant, soothing presence of the water. The history of Beulah is inextricably linked to the allure of Crystal Lake, a place that has drawn visitors seeking its restorative qualities for generations. Originally settled by those who recognized the bounty of the surrounding forests and the potential of the lake for both sustenance and recreation, Beulah developed an economy rooted in the timber trade and, later, in tourism. The old general stores, their wooden floors worn smooth by countless footsteps, still stand as silent witnesses to this evolution, their facades hinting at a simpler, more grounded way of life. Today, Beulah retains its charm as a haven, a place where the echoes of its past mingle with the gentle rhythm of everyday life, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of its natural beauty.

About This Beulah Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Beulah, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.631944, -86.090924. 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 Beulah and Benzie County.

Detailed location data for Beulah includes the ZIP code (49617), telephone area code (989), county seat of Benzie County (Beulah), and school district assignment (Benzie County Central School). 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 Beulah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.