Central Lake Michigan Map
Central Lake, Michigan — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Central Lake, Antrim County.
Interactive Map of Central Lake, Michigan
| City | Central Lake |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Antrim |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 45.070005 |
| Longitude | -85.26451 |
| Population | 1,051 |
| Density | 383.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Central Lake, Michigan
Central Lake is a locality in Antrim County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,051. The population density is 383.4 people per km². Central Lake is located at 45.0700°N, 85.2645°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49622.
Central Lake rests in a hollow of rolling hills, where the land tilts gently toward the shimmering expanse of its namesake water. It lies 87.0 miles east of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 91°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-west of East Jordan. The air here, especially in late afternoon, carries a clean, pine-tinged coolness, a testament to the dense forests that hug the western shore and spill down the slopes. The town itself, a collection of weathered storefronts and modest homes, seems to settle into the landscape, its roofs a muted palette of grays and browns against the vibrant greens of summer foliage and the stark whites of winter. The lake, a deep, clear sapphire, is the undisputed heart of Central Lake, its surface often dotted with the quiet movements of pleasure boats or the determined strokes of early morning kayakers. The history of Central Lake is deeply entwined with the logging industry that once defined this corner of Antrim County, the immense timbers felled and floated down the nearby rivers to distant mills. Though those days of raw industry have largely receded, echoes of that past remain in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the resilient spirit of its inhabitants. Today, the economy of Central Lake finds its footing in tourism, drawing visitors eager for the recreational opportunities the lake and surrounding state forests provide, from fishing and swimming in the warmer months to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing when the snows arrive. The local general store, a venerable institution, still serves as a de facto gathering place, a hub where news is exchanged and the slow, steady rhythm of life in Central Lake is palpable.
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About This Central Lake Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Central Lake, 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 Central Lake and Antrim County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Central Lake is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Central Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
