Grass Lake Michigan Map

About Grass Lake, Michigan

Grass Lake is a locality in Jackson County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,186. The population density is 507.5 people per km². Grass Lake is located at 42.2509°N, 84.2130°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49240.

Grass Lake, in Jackson County, offers a quiet respite, its character shaped by the gentle swell of the land and the wide, open skies that often stretch in an unbroken arc. It lies 9.6 miles east of Jackson, MI (from Jackson, MI: bearing 88°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east-north-east of Michigan Center. Rolling fields, a mosaic of emerald and gold depending on the season, give way to stands of oak and maple, their branches reaching towards the sun. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, and the evenings often settle with a soft, diffused light that softens the edges of the landscape. A palpable sense of calm pervades Grass Lake, a quietude that seems to seep from the very soil, inviting a slower pace of life. Historically, Grass Lake has been a place of transit and agriculture, its early days tied to the burgeoning railroad and the fertile ground that supported its growth. The local economy, once driven by the bounty of the land and its connection to wider markets, now reflects a blend of small-town enterprise and the enduring spirit of its farming roots. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, the unassuming charm of its main street, where local businesses hum with a steady, unhurried energy, speaks volumes about the community's resilience. The very rhythm of Grass Lake seems to echo the turning of the seasons, a constant, subtle reminder of the natural world that continues to define its identity.

About This Grass Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grass Lake, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.250869, -84.213008. 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 Grass Lake and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Grass Lake includes the ZIP code (49240), telephone area code (269), county seat of Jackson County (Jackson), and school district assignment (Grass 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 Grass Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.