Felch Michigan Map

About Felch, Michigan

Felch is a locality in Dickinson County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Felch is located at 45.9972°N, 87.8257°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49831.

Felch rests in the rolling terrain of Dickinson County, where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, enduring spirit. It lies 71.9 miles north-north-west of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 329°T), and is situated 16.8 miles north-east of Iron Mountain. Pine and deciduous trees, a mix of hardy evergreens and the vibrant deciduous trees that blaze with color in autumn, cloak the gentle slopes, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a soft, diffuse light. The air here carries the clean scent of the forest, a constant reminder of the wildness that surrounds this settlement. Small, clear streams, the veins of this landscape, meander through the woods and fields, their waters reflecting the shifting sky. The character of Felch is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and where the land’s rugged beauty is a constant companion. The history of Felch is deeply entwined with the iron ore that once pulsed beneath its soil, a legacy that shaped its early economy and the hardy folk who settled here. While the great mines have largely fallen silent, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt, a grounding force in the present. The local economy, now more diversified, still draws strength from the surrounding natural resources, with forestry and agriculture playing significant roles. The distinctive character of Felch is one of quiet self-sufficiency, a community that values its independence and the enduring connection to the land. The absence of grand monuments or bustling thoroughfares is, in itself, a notable feature, allowing the natural beauty and the unhurried pace of everyday life to take center stage.

About This Felch Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Felch, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.997175, -87.825688. 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 Felch and Dickinson County.

Detailed location data for Felch includes the ZIP code (49831), telephone area code (906), county seat of Dickinson County (Iron Mountain), 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 Felch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.