Elsie Michigan Map

About Elsie, Michigan

Elsie is a locality in Clinton County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,000. The population density is 321.6 people per km². Elsie is located at 43.0886°N, 84.3869°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48831.

Elsie rests in the gentle embrace of Clinton County, where the land unfolds in broad, agricultural sweeps under a sky that often stretches from horizon to horizon. It lies 24.8 miles north-north-east of East Lansing, MI (from East Lansing, MI: bearing 11°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north of Ovid. The fields, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, are punctuated by stands of mature trees, their branches reaching with a quiet resilience. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant hay, a perfume that speaks of the land's enduring fertility. Roads, mostly straight and bordered by drainage ditches that catch the sky's reflection, lead the eye towards the horizon, where the land seems to hum with a low, constant energy of growth and quiet cultivation. The story of Elsie is deeply entwined with the fertile soil that surrounds it, a place built on the back of agriculture and the quiet industry that supports it. For generations, the rhythm of life in Elsie has been dictated by the planting and the harvest, by the steady work of tending to the land and the livestock that have long been central to its economy. This dependable cycle has fostered a character of straightforwardness and a deep connection to the seasons, a quality that can be felt in the unhurried pace of daily life. Though its roots are firmly in the earth, Elsie also holds a place in the broader narrative of Michigan's agricultural heritage, a small but significant point on the map where the land's bounty has been consistently honored.

About This Elsie Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Elsie, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Elsie and Clinton County.

Detailed location data for Elsie includes the ZIP code (48831), telephone area code (517), county seat of Clinton County (St. Johns), and school district assignment (Ovid-Elsie 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 Elsie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.