Cannon Township Michigan Map

About Cannon Township, Michigan

Cannon Township is a locality in Kent County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 14,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Cannon Township is located at 43.0671°N, 85.4994°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49341.

Cannon Township unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills and fertile valleys, a gentle topography shaped by ancient glaciers. It lies 5.5 miles east of Plainfield Township, MI (from Plainfield Township, MI: bearing 88°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north of Forest Hills. The land here breathes with the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a spring rain, where the air hangs thick and sweet. Patches of dense woodland interrupt the cultivated fields, their leafy canopies alive with the chatter of unseen birds. Small streams meander through the terrain, their waters reflecting the wide, ever-changing Michigan sky, a canvas of soft blues and dramatic grays that presage the changing seasons. The character of Cannon Township is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates a steady, unhurried pace of life. The history of Cannon Township is deeply entwined with the rich soil that has sustained generations of farmers. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant harvests, cleared the forests and laid the foundations for the agricultural heart of this region. While agriculture remains a cornerstone of the local economy, the economic character has diversified over time, seeing a rise in small businesses and a growing residential presence that draws from nearby urban centers. The legacy of the past is not forgotten, however, often found in the weathered barns that still stand sentinel over the fields and the enduring sense of community that binds its residents. Cannon Township, though it may not boast grand monuments, possesses a subtler beauty in its enduring connection to the land and the quiet hum of everyday life.

About This Cannon Township Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cannon Township, 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 Cannon Township and Kent County.

Detailed location data for Cannon Township includes the ZIP code (49306), telephone area code (616), county seat of Kent County (Grand Rapids), and school district assignment. 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 Cannon Township is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.