Drummond Island Michigan Map

About Drummond Island, Michigan

Drummond Island is a locality in Chippewa County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,000. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Drummond Island is located at 46.0205°N, 83.7331°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49726.

Drummond Island rises from the northern reaches of Lake Huron, a rugged expanse of granite outcrops and dense evergreen forests. It lies 167.8 miles north of Bay City, MI (from Bay City, MI: bearing 3°T), and is situated 38.8 miles east-south-east of Kincheloe. Its coastline, a fractured mosaic of bays and inlets, is perpetually kissed by the cool, clean waters that define this northern land. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that still holds sway. Inland, the terrain rolls gently, interrupted by stands of birch and aspen that shimmer silver in the sunlight, their leaves a rustling chorus in the breeze. Small clearings, often holding a solitary weathered cabin, offer glimpses into a life lived in close communion with the natural world. The very character of Drummond Island is shaped by its isolation, a quiet resilience born from facing the long winters and the vastness of the surrounding waters. Once a vital waypoint for fur traders navigating the Great Lakes, Drummond Island’s history is etched into its very landscape, though the evidence is now subtle. The island’s economy, historically tied to logging and fishing, has gradually shifted, with tourism and a growing retirement population now playing significant roles. The remnants of old stone quarries, their faces scarred by past industry, stand as silent monuments to earlier endeavors. Today, the island hums with a quiet activity, a gentle rhythm that reflects the changing seasons and the ebb and flow of visitors seeking its wild beauty. The ferry, a lifeline to the mainland, brings not just supplies but a steady stream of people drawn to the unpretentious charm of Drummond Island, a place where the past whispers in the rustle of leaves and the lapping of waves against the shore.

About This Drummond Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Drummond Island, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.020546, -83.733123. 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 Drummond Island and Chippewa County.

Detailed location data for Drummond Island includes the ZIP code (49726), telephone area code (906), county seat of Chippewa County (Sault Ste. Marie), and school district assignment. 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 Drummond Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.