Explore Comstock, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Comstock, 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 Comstock.
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 | Comstock |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 42.286708 |
| Longitude | -85.513337 |
| Population | 14,000 |
| Density | 480.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 49048, 49041 |
| Area Code | 269 |
| County Seat | Kalamazoo |
Comstock occupies a quiet stretch of land defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Kalamazoo River as it carves through the local terrain. It lies 3.8 miles east of Kalamazoo, MI (from Kalamazoo, MI: bearing 95°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-northeast of Portage. The landscape around Comstock unfolds in a series of gentle elevations, providing a muted contrast to the distant, hazy silhouette of Walnut Ridge visible on the horizon. To the immediate north, the waters of Morrow Lake gather in a tranquil basin, offering a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting Midwestern clouds. Dense greenery thrives nearby at the W K Kellogg Experimental Forest, while the low-lying, damp earth of Marc's Marsh sustains a delicate ecosystem of grasses and quiet wildlife. The air here holds a crisp, earthen clarity, especially during the long twilights when the shadows lengthen across the open fields.
Comstock traces its origins to the early settlement patterns of the mid-nineteenth century, growing steadily alongside the industrial expansion of the region. The local economy finds its footing in a blend of manufacturing and agricultural service sectors that have long supported the residents. Factories and workshops remain essential to the character of the district, echoing the industrious spirit that once helped build the foundations of the state’s mid-section. Over the decades, the transition from heavy production to diverse service and trade industries has altered the rhythm of daily labor, yet the sense of purpose remains tangible in the heavy machinery and quiet freight trains. Comstock maintains a firm connection to its roots, favoring a steady, industrious pace that values consistency over rapid change.
The cultural identity of Comstock is rooted in a tradition of neighborly resilience and a shared appreciation for the changing seasons. Residents often gather for community events that celebrate the harvest or local athletics, finding common ground in the simple act of belonging to the landscape. Notable landmarks are few, emphasizing a preference for functional space over grand monuments, though the local schools serve as vital anchors for the social life of the inhabitants. While the area has seen various figures pass through, it remains modest, keeping its focus on the lives of those who work the land and run the local trades. Comstock carries itself with a reserved dignity, satisfied by the cooling shade of the woods and the reliable presence of the river.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Comstock, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.286708, -85.513337. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Comstock includes the ZIP code (49048, 49041), telephone area code (269), county seat of Kalamazoo County (Kalamazoo), and school district assignment.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |