Greenbush Michigan Map

About Greenbush, Michigan

Greenbush is a locality in Alcona County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Greenbush is located at 44.5878°N, 83.3164°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48738.

Greenbush lies where the land begins to soften its rugged northern edge, a place where the deep green of the Huron National Forest spills out towards the vast, blue expanse of Lake Huron. It lies 74.3 miles north-north-east of Bay City, MI (from Bay City, MI: bearing 22°T), and is situated 12.3 miles north of Au Sable. The terrain here is a gentle cradle of sandy soils, remnants of ancient glacial activity, supporting a mosaic of pine, oak, and aspen that rustles with the lake’s breath. Roads, often little more than sandy tracks, wind through this verdant embrace, leading to clearings where homes stand sentinel, their weathered wood echoing the enduring spirit of the place. In the quiet hours, the air carries the sharp, clean scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a perfume that mingles with the distant, ever-present murmur of the lake’s waves. The history of Greenbush is etched in the logging and resort days, when the rich timber of the surrounding forests fueled a burgeoning industry and drew visitors seeking the cool, clear waters of Lake Huron. Though the great logging camps have long since fallen silent, their legacy persists in the quiet persistence of the land and the hardy nature of its people. Today, the economy of Greenbush is a more subtle affair, tied to the land’s enduring appeal: the quiet hum of seasonal tourism, the careful tending of small farms, and the deep connection many residents feel to the surrounding natural beauty, a connection that feels as vital as the ancient forests themselves. The shoreline, a mix of pebbled beaches and sandy stretches, offers a constant invitation to contemplation, a place where the rhythm of the waves can wash away the hurried pulse of the outside world.

About This Greenbush Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenbush, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.587792, -83.316357. 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 Greenbush and Alcona County.

Detailed location data for Greenbush includes the ZIP code (48738), telephone area code (586), county seat of Alcona County (Harrisville), 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 Greenbush is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.