Covington Michigan Map

About Covington, Michigan

Covington is a locality in Baraga County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 112. The population density is 12.3 people per km². Covington is located at 46.5413°N, 88.5371°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49919.

Covington rests in a cradle of rolling land, where the dense, evergreen forests of the Upper Peninsula begin to yield to more open, windswept country. It lies 121.4 miles north-north-east of Wausau, WI (from Wausau, WI: bearing 25°T), and is situated 15.4 miles south-south-west of LAnse. The air here carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Small farms, carved out of the woodland over generations, punctuate the landscape with their weathered barns and fields of hay, hinting at a hardy resilience against the long, deep winters. The sky over Covington is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic clouds that gather and drift, their shadows playing across the undulating terrain, giving the land a subtle, ever-shifting character. This quiet corner of Baraga County has long been shaped by the rhythms of the land and the people who sought to coax a living from it. Historically, logging and mining were the lifeblood of this region, their echoes still present in the occasional rusting piece of machinery or the tales passed down through families. Today, the local economy finds its footing in agriculture, with dairy farms and small-scale produce operations dotting the countryside, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors seeking tranquility. The nearby Huron-Manistique National Forest offers a vast expanse for recreation, and the sense of community in Covington is palpable, a quiet strength born from shared experience and a deep connection to this rugged, beautiful place.

About This Covington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Covington, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.54133, -88.537082. 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 Covington and Baraga County.

Detailed location data for Covington includes the ZIP code (49919), telephone area code (906), county seat of Baraga County (L'Anse), and school district assignment (L'Anse Area 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 Covington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.