Herron Michigan Map

About Herron, Michigan

Herron is a locality in Alpena County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Herron is located at 45.0231°N, 83.6469°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49744.

Herron rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of ancient glaciers. It lies 99.4 miles north of Bay City, MI (from Bay City, MI: bearing 7°T), and is situated 10.8 miles west-south-west of Alpena. Rolling plains, softened by time and the cultivation of generations, give way to stands of aspen and pine, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and woodsmoke, a perfume that deepens as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. The land itself feels unhurried, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, each transition marked by a subtle shift in the light and the texture of the soil underfoot. The history of Herron is a quiet one, etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the bounty of the surrounding forests, established a community that has always found its strength in agriculture and the careful husbanding of natural resources. While the days of large-scale logging have long passed, the legacy of that industry can still be felt in the sturdy, unassuming architecture and the deep respect for the woodlands that still embrace Herron. The local economy, though modest, remains rooted in the land, with farms and small businesses forming the backbone of daily life, fostering a sense of connection and shared purpose that defines this corner of Alpena County.

About This Herron Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Herron, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.023067, -83.646928. 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 Herron and Alpena County.

Detailed location data for Herron includes the ZIP code (49744), telephone area code (906), county seat of Alpena County (Alpena), 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 Herron is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.