Calumet Michigan Map

About Calumet, Michigan

Calumet is a locality in Houghton County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 645. The population density is 1181.3 people per km². Calumet is located at 47.2466°N, 88.4540°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49913.

Calumet rests on the rugged spine of the Keweenaw Peninsula, a land shaped by ancient glaciers and the persistent whisper of the wind off Lake Superior. It lies 162.2 miles north-north-west of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 336°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Traverse. The terrain here is a study in raw, enduring beauty: rolling hills, cloaked in dense forests of pine and birch, give way to rocky outcrops and the occasional glint of a hidden stream. Even in the summer months, a crispness lingers in the air, a reminder of the long winters, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, diffused quality that lends a gentle luminescence to the landscape. The very soil seems to hold a deep, dark richness, a testament to centuries of decay and renewal in the boreal ecosystem. The history of Calumet is inextricably bound to the rich veins of copper that once pulsed beneath its surface. For decades, this was a booming mining town, drawing people from across the globe seeking fortune, and the architectural echoes of that era remain, from grand Victorian homes to the sturdy, utilitarian buildings of the old mining companies. The economic heart of Calumet has long since shifted from the earth's metallic bounty, but the legacy of the copper rush infuses the local character with a resilient, independent spirit. Today, the town finds its pulse in smaller businesses, the murmur of local chatter in its cafes, and the quiet, steady flow of life that continues to unfold against the dramatic backdrop of the Keweenaw.

About This Calumet Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Calumet, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.246592, -88.454006. 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 Calumet and Houghton County.

Detailed location data for Calumet includes the ZIP code (49913), telephone area code (906), county seat of Houghton County (Houghton), and school district assignment (Calumet Public 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 Calumet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.