Caspian Michigan Map

About Caspian, Michigan

Caspian is a locality in Iron County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 600. The population density is 149.7 people per km². Caspian is located at 46.0641°N, 88.6315°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Menominee) timezone. ZIP code: 49915.

Caspian rests within a landscape sculpted by glacial retreat, where the land rises and falls in a series of broad, wooded shoulders. It lies 90.4 miles north-north-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 32°T), and is situated 2.0 miles south-south-east of Iron River. Pine and aspen dominate the slopes, their needles catching the crisp northern air, and in the hollows, the earth is damp and rich, often holding the memory of water in shallow bogs and meandering creeks. The sky here feels immense, a vast, ever-changing canvas that, in the twilight, can bleed into hues of bruised plum and pale apricot, painting the silhouettes of the trees with an ethereal glow. The character of Caspian is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world presses close, its rhythms dictating the pace of daily life. The very bones of Caspian are steeped in the iron ore that once fueled a booming industry, a legacy that continues to shape its identity. The echoes of mining operations, though largely silent now, are woven into the terrain, with old shafts and tailings piles serving as silent monuments to a harder, more industrious era. The local economy, having transitioned from extraction, now finds its footing in the timber industry and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors to explore the surrounding forests and waterways. Small businesses, many family-run, form the heart of Caspian's commerce, their storefronts lining the main thoroughfares, offering a glimpse into the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Caspian Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Caspian, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.064122, -88.631521. 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 Caspian and Iron County.

Detailed location data for Caspian includes the ZIP code (49915), telephone area code (906), county seat of Iron County (Crystal Falls), and school district assignment (West Iron County 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 Caspian is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.