Caledonia Michigan Map

About Caledonia, Michigan

Caledonia is a locality in Kent County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,671. The population density is 557.3 people per km². Caledonia is located at 42.7892°N, 85.5167°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49316.

Caledonia rests in a broad, welcoming valley, where the land gently rolls and swells like a sleeping giant under a wide Michigan sky. It lies 8.5 miles south-east of Kentwood, MI (from Kentwood, MI: bearing 130°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-south-east of Cutlerville. The terrain here is a study in soft contours, a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers, leaving behind fertile soil that cradles fields of corn and soybeans that stretch to the horizon. Ancient oak and maple trees, their branches heavy with the secrets of seasons past, line the country roads, their leaves rustling a quiet conversation with the breeze. In the early morning, a fine mist often hangs low, lending an ethereal quality to the awakening farms, before the sun burns it away, revealing the rich, dark earth and the steadfast, enduring character of the place. The history of Caledonia is deeply rooted in the agricultural spirit that still defines its economy, with generations of families working the land and contributing to the verdant bounty of Kent County. Early settlers were drawn to the rich soil and the promise of a life built on hard work and self-reliance, establishing a community that values tradition and neighborly connection. While farming remains its heart, Caledonia has also seen a steady, organic growth, with small businesses and workshops emerging to serve the needs of its residents, often infused with the same dedication to craftsmanship found in the fields. The quiet hum of daily life here is punctuated by the distant rumble of tractors and the friendly greetings exchanged at the local general store, a testament to a community that has held onto its core identity while gracefully adapting to the passage of time.

About This Caledonia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Caledonia, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Caledonia and Kent County.

Detailed location data for Caledonia includes the ZIP code (49316), telephone area code (616), county seat of Kent County (Grand Rapids), and school district assignment (Caledonia Community 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 Caledonia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.