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Chocolay Township Michigan Map

Explore Chocolay Township, Michigan, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Chocolay Township, Michigan

How to Use This Chocolay Township, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Chocolay Township, Michigan. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Michigan or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Chocolay Township.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Chocolay Township
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Marquette County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	46.492387
Longitude	-87.355357
Population	5,200
Density	55.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	49855
Area Code	906
County Seat	Marquette

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About Chocolay Township, Michigan

Chocolay Township is a locality in Marquette County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Chocolay Township is located at 46.4924°N, 87.3554°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49855.

Chocolay Township presents a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of nature and a rugged, inland terrain. It lies 4.0 miles south-southeast of Marquette, MI (from Marquette, MI: bearing 152°T), and is situated 0.2 miles south-southwest of Harvey. The Silver Creek meanders through this territory, carving a steady path that influences the local topography and provides a cooling respite during the long, bright afternoons. To the west, the formidable silhouette of Mount Mesnard rises against the sky, grounding the horizon in stone and shadow. Residents often find solace in the vast, open expanses of the Unknown Park, where the wild character of the land remains largely undisturbed by modern artifice. Less than a mile away, the expansive waters of Lake Superior offer a vast, shimmering presence that dictates the shifting quality of the local light.

Chocolay Township bears the marks of a history rooted in the industrious spirit of those who first cleared the timber and settled these interior plains. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on the extraction of natural resources to a diverse collection of small-scale enterprises that reflect the resilience of the regional workforce. Many families here have maintained their livelihoods through generations of careful land stewardship, balancing the demands of the modern market with a traditional respect for the soil. The Upper Peninsula Experimental Forest, situated fourteen miles distant, serves as a silent partner in the ongoing study and preservation of the timber that once fueled the growth of the entire region. This economic landscape remains industrious yet unhurried, favoring steady growth over the frantic pace of larger metropolitan centers.

Chocolay Township fosters a cultural character defined by independence and a profound appreciation for the changing seasons. The community gathers throughout the year to celebrate local traditions, often finding the most beauty in the transition from the golden hues of autumn to the stark, quiet white of winter. While the Lower Carp River Falls remains a notable destination four miles away, the true landmark of the area is the collective resilience of its people who endure the winter frost with quiet resolve. Visitors often remark on the clarity of the air, which seems to sharpen the senses and invite a more contemplative way of living. No figures of global fame claim this specific soil as their origin, as the spirit of the place celebrates the common worker and the neighbor over the celebrity. Here, the rhythm of daily life is measured not by the clock, but by the slow, deliberate movement of the landscape itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 269° W
Marquette Great Lakes State Bottomland Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.6 mi, 013° N
Rock Cut Overlook (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 330° NW
Fernwood Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 100° E
Chocolay Township (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 141° SE
Shiras Hill Park (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 315° NW
Father Marquette Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.8 mi, 331° NW
Lower Harbor Ore Dock (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 333° NW
The Gallery (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 333° NW
Masonic Red Room (Theatre) — 4.0 mi, 333° NW
Morgan Falls (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 283° W
Lower Carp Falls (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 280° W
Harlow Farms First Homestead (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 317° NW
Shiras Planetarium (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 327° NW
Lake LaVasseur Flooding State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 098° E
Bartlett King (Monument) — 9.1 mi, 329° NW
Hiawatha National Forest (National Forest) — 11.0 mi, 144° SE · 899k acres
Forestville Fireplace (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 319° NW
Jackson Mine Monument (Monument) — 11.8 mi, 277° W
Negaunee Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 273° W
Dukes National Natural Landmark (National Monument) — 12.7 mi, 132° SE · 262 acres
Whitefish, Michigan Wild And Scenic River Study Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 13.1 mi, 136° SE · 7,213 acres
Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park (State Park) — 14.7 mi, 121° SE
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 270° W
Forsyth Township Historical Museum (Museum) — 15.3 mi, 195° S
Rock River Canyon Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 17.9 mi, 104° E · 5,263 acres
Ottawa National Forest (National Forest) — 30.4 mi, 295° NW · 995k acres
Michigamme Historical Museum (Museum) — 36.0 mi, 275° W
Boarding House Site (Historic Ruins) — 62.7 mi, 148° SE
Butcher Shop (Historic Ruins) — 62.8 mi, 148° SE

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