Central Lake Michigan Map

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.

About This Central Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Central Lake, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.070005, -85.26451. 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.

Detailed location data for Central Lake includes the ZIP code (49622), telephone area code (989), county seat of Antrim County (Bellaire), and school district assignment (Central Lake 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 Central Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.