Glen Arbor Michigan Map

About Glen Arbor, Michigan

Glen Arbor is a locality in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 336. The population density is 117.5 people per km². Glen Arbor is located at 44.8975°N, 85.9854°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49636.

Glen Arbor lies in a landscape sculpted by glacial artistry, where the crystal waters of Lake Michigan lap at shores of fine, pale sand. It lies 53.9 miles east-south-east of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 106°T), and is situated 17.2 miles north-west of Long Lake Township. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, a majestic presence, presides over rolling hills carpeted in dense, whispering pine and hardwood forests, their canopies a deep emerald against the vast, often steely, northern sky. Here, the air itself carries a clean, sharp tang of freshwater and evergreen, a bracing scent that settles deep into the lungs, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western horizon in hues of apricot and rose. The very terrain seems to breathe, a gentle rise and fall of land that shelters the small, intimate heart of Glen Arbor, a place where the wildness of the natural world presses in close. The history of Glen Arbor is inextricably bound to the bounty of its waters and woods, its economy once anchored by lumber mills and fishing fleets that drew sustenance from the deep, cold lake. Now, its character is defined by a quiet tourism, drawn by the unparalleled beauty and recreational opportunities of the surrounding national park and the shimmering expanse of Glen Lake, its clear, shallow waters a vibrant turquoise. The village itself, a collection of charming shops and eateries, hums with a gentle, purposeful energy, a far cry from the rougher edges of its pioneering past. Visitors often find themselves captivated by the unhurried pace, the sense of deep connection to the land and water that permeates everyday life in Glen Arbor, a palpable reminder of the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Glen Arbor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glen Arbor, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.897496, -85.98537. 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 Glen Arbor and Leelanau County.

Detailed location data for Glen Arbor includes the ZIP code (49636), telephone area code (989), county seat of Leelanau County (Suttons Bay Township), and school district assignment (Glen Lake Community 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 Glen Arbor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.