Hickory Corners Michigan Map

About Hickory Corners, Michigan

Hickory Corners is a locality in Barry County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 196. The population density is 28.2 people per km². Hickory Corners is located at 42.4414°N, 85.3756°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49060.

Hickory Corners rests in a gentle embrace of the Michigan landscape, where rolling fields, softened by the passage of seasons, meet the quiet murmur of small woodlands. It lies 8.0 miles west-north-west of Bedford, MI (from Bedford, MI: bearing 294°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-west of Level Park-Oak Park. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly potent after a summer rain, a perfume of damp soil and sun-warmed leaves. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a topography that speaks of glaciers long departed, leaving behind a terrain that invites a slow, deliberate journey. Farms, their red barns like stoic sentinels against the vast, often-cerulean sky, punctuate the green expanse, their cultivated fields a patchwork quilt stitched with the golden thread of ripening corn and the emerald weave of alfalfa. The light, especially as it begins its descent in the late afternoon, casts long, ethereal shadows, painting the scene with hues of honey and rose, a fleeting beauty that imbues the very stillness with a profound sense of place. The history of Hickory Corners is as deep-rooted as the ancient trees that gave it its name, a narrative woven from the ambition of early settlers and the steady hum of agrarian life. For generations, the fertile soil has been the lifeblood of this locale, its economy intrinsically tied to the bounty of the land, from the cultivation of crops to the raising of livestock. The familiar sight of grain silos standing tall against the horizon is more than just an architectural feature; it's a symbol of the enduring agricultural spirit that defines Hickory Corners. While not a bustling metropolis, its character is one of quiet resilience and a strong sense of community, where neighborly bonds are as vital as the harvest itself. The presence of the Gilmore Car Museum, a remarkable repository of automotive history, adds a distinctive layer to the area's identity, drawing enthusiasts and curious visitors alike to explore a different kind of heritage, one of polished chrome and roaring engines, a fascinating counterpoint to the pastoral tranquility.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hickory Corners, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hickory Corners and Barry County.

Detailed location data for Hickory Corners includes the ZIP code (49060), telephone area code (269), county seat of Barry County (Hastings), and school district assignment (Gull 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 Hickory Corners is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.