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Escanaba Michigan Map

Explore Escanaba, 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 Escanaba, Michigan

How to Use This Escanaba, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Escanaba, 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 Escanaba.

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	Escanaba
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Delta County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	45.746289
Longitude	-87.083605
Population	12,450
Density	377.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	49829
Area Code	906
County Seat	Escanaba
School District	Escanaba Area Public Schools

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About Escanaba, Michigan

Escanaba is a locality in Delta County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 12,450. The population density is 377.2 people per km². Escanaba is located at 45.7463°N, 87.0836°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Escanaba is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 49829.

Escanaba defines the rugged landscape of the Upper Peninsula with its expansive, quiet presence amidst the deep woods. It lies 57.4 miles south-southeast of Marquette, MI (from Marquette, MI: bearing 164°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-southwest of Gladstone. The terrain surrounding Escanaba features a sturdy, terrestrial character, defined by the expansive presence of Lake Michigan and the winding path of Willow Creek. Dense stands of timber stretch toward the horizon, and the Escanaba River State Forest provides a vast, verdant backdrop seventeen miles away. The earth here holds a certain heavy stillness, particularly when the low, amber light of dusk settles over the fields. Those seeking the movement of water may visit Chandler Falls, which tumbles through the woods six miles from the center. Royce Park offers a modest, green retreat for those who wish to observe the local flora in the quietude of a familiar space.

Industry arrived in Escanaba as a result of the abundance of natural resources, establishing a rhythm of labor that has persisted for generations. The economy grew from the necessity of harvesting timber and managing the raw materials provided by the surrounding plains and forests. Iron and wood fueled the early development of the region, creating a legacy of persistence that remains embedded in the local work ethic. Even as modern methods evolve, the connection to the land through manufacturing and trade continues to provide a steady foundation for the people. Escanaba functions as a central point for these regional activities, maintaining a focus on production that honors its industrious origins. The daily movement of goods and the hum of machinery serve as a constant, low-frequency pulse beneath the quiet surface of the day.

Cultural life in Escanaba reflects the resilient and unpretentious spirit of the North Woods, where the change of seasons dictates the pace of public gatherings. Residents often gather for local events that emphasize community heritage, grounding the social calendar in the traditions of the Upper Peninsula. While the landscape itself remains the primary landmark, the town maintains a steady commitment to preserving its history for those who walk its streets. Notable figures such as the author Robert Traver, who wrote under a pseudonym while serving as a judge, captured the distinct atmosphere of this region in his literature. Life here moves with a deliberate, measured gravity, far removed from the frantic pace of larger urban centers. Escanaba remains a place where the clarity of the air and the vastness of the sky define the quality of the day more than any singular monument.

Nearby Outdoor Places

John D Besse Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 200° S
UP Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 360° N
Ludington Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 117° SE
Portage Marsh State Wildilfe Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 177° S
Portage Marsh State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 182° S
Wells Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 358° N
Michigan State University Board of Trustees (Private Recreation) — 4.1 mi, 291° W
Township (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 267° W
Michigan State University (Private Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 279° W
Hiawatha National Forest (National Forest) — 5.3 mi, 066° NE · 899k acres
Whitefish, Michigan Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 13.5 mi, 028° NE · 10k acres
Indian Trail (Monument) — 15.1 mi, 032° NE
Boarding House Site (Historic Ruins) — 20.0 mi, 095° E
D. Dupont Barber Shop (Historic Ruins) — 20.0 mi, 095° E
Sturgeon, Michigan (Hiawatha Nf) Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 20.7 mi, 060° NE · 8,392 acres
Sandtown Historic Site (Monument) — 20.9 mi, 072° E
Nahma and Northern Railway Locomotive Number 5 (Attraction) — 21.2 mi, 072° E
Flowing Well (Attraction) — 22.4 mi, 054° NE
Little Lake Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 24.0 mi, 163° S
Big Pines Overlook (Viewpoint) — 24.2 mi, 027° NE
Jacobson's Museum (Museum) — 24.4 mi, 164° S
Jens Jacobson's Cabin (Museum) — 24.4 mi, 164° S
Thorstein Veblen Study Cabin (Museum) — 24.4 mi, 164° S
IXL Historical Museum (Museum) — 25.4 mi, 264° W
Detroit Harbor Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.2 mi, 166° S
West Shore Fishing Museum (Museum) — 35.5 mi, 209° SW
Iron Mountain Iron Mine (Attraction) — 37.7 mi, 274° W
Steele Monument (Monument) — 38.1 mi, 274° W
Ewing Point (Attraction) — 40.3 mi, 036° NE
Northern Sky Theater (Theatre) — 41.0 mi, 190° S

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