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East Grand Rapids Michigan Map

Explore East Grand Rapids, 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 East Grand Rapids, Michigan

How to Use This East Grand Rapids, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for East Grand Rapids, 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 East Grand Rapids.

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	East Grand Rapids
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Kent County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.941139
Longitude	-85.610028
Population	11,371
Density	1499.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	49506
Area Code	616
County Seat	Grand Rapids
School District	East Grand Rapids Public School District

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About East Grand Rapids, Michigan

East Grand Rapids is a locality in Kent County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 11,371. The population density is 1499.4 people per km². East Grand Rapids is located at 42.9411°N, 85.6100°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. East Grand Rapids is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 49506.

East Grand Rapids centers its quiet existence upon the expansive, shimmering surface of Reeds Lake. It lies 3.3 miles east-southeast of Grand Rapids, MI (from Grand Rapids, MI: bearing 118°T), and is situated 5.2 miles east-northeast of Wyoming. The terrain surrounding the water rises in subtle, glacial undulations, creating a landscape of sheltered slopes and wooded pockets that catch the amber light of late afternoon. Two miles to the west, the modest current of Whisky Creek traces a path through the regional topography, carving out a small, verdant corridor in the otherwise inland expanse. While Dias Hill stands as a distant, solitary sentinel ten miles away, the immediate environment remains defined by the intimate relationship between the residents and their primary body of water. East Grand Rapids maintains a landscape where the air stays crisp and heavy with the scent of damp leaves and freshwater, far removed from the salt-heavy breezes of the distant coast.

Industry and commerce in East Grand Rapids reflect a history shaped by the transition from a nineteenth-century recreational getaway to a stable, residential enclave. Early visitors arrived by streetcar to spend their leisure hours by the water, eventually transforming the seasonal settlement into a permanent home for those anchored to the regional economy. Today, the local economic engine relies heavily on professional services and a strong emphasis on education, fostering a climate of sustained, quiet prosperity. While the industrial fervor of the broader state remains a memory in the distance, East Grand Rapids functions as a deliberate, well-tended pocket of private life. The local businesses along the main thoroughfares serve the daily needs of a population that values stability and the slow, consistent growth of their shared neighborhood.

Cultural life in East Grand Rapids finds its focus in the communal spaces that bridge the gap between private homes and the public landscape. Wege Plaza serves as an essential anchor for this social activity, providing a dedicated space where the pace of the day slows to match the stillness of the nearby lake. The character of the populace is marked by a deep-seated appreciation for the maintenance of their surroundings, visible in the careful preservation of historic architecture and the vitality of local school traditions. While the region claims many industrious citizens, the legendary golfer Arnold Palmer famously spent time in the area during his early years, leaving a subtle mark on the local athletic lore. Seasonal gatherings and community events draw residents together under the canopy of mature trees, reinforcing a collective identity that remains as constant as the water itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Canepa Tennis Center (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 086° E
Remington Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 348° N
Steketee Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 019° N
Hodenpyl Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 010° N
Manhattan Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 044° NE
The Cheese (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 125° SE
Cascade Hills Country Club (Park) — 1.5 mi, 080° E
The McKendrick Building (Gallery) — 1.5 mi, 309° NW
Indian Trails Golf Course (Park) — 1.7 mi, 203° SW
Muse SE (Gallery) — 2.2 mi, 293° NW
Arts in Motion (Arts Centre) — 2.2 mi, 307° NW
Cultivate (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 294° NW
The Castle (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 298° NW
Sang Yoon (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 017° N
The Hiker (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 297° NW
Dog Story Theater (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 297° NW
Matthews Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.9 mi, 013° N
Viewing Hill (Viewpoint) — 3.1 mi, 024° NE
Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 298° NW
GLC Live at 20 Monroe (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 296° NW
Van Andel Living Shores (Aquarium) — 5.0 mi, 288° W
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 5.7 mi, 350° N · 539k acres
Craigs Cruisers (Theme Park) — 6.7 mi, 213° SW
White Pine Trail State Park (State Park) — 6.7 mi, 336° NW
Trail Head (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 261° W
Trail Hub (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 260° W
Hyser Rivers Museum (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 006° N
Bakale Wildlife Unit (State Park) — 19.7 mi, 281° W
White, Michigan Wild And Scenic River Study Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 43.2 mi, 346° N · 21k acres

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