Ida Michigan Map

About Ida, Michigan

Ida is a locality in Monroe County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,050. The population density is 103.3 people per km². Ida is located at 41.9109°N, 83.5735°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48140.

Ida rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and water, a place where the land falls away in broad, fertile plains that stretch towards a sky often painted with the bruised purples and soft grays of approaching weather. It lies 17.1 miles north of Toledo, OH (from Toledo, OH: bearing 357°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Monroe. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, a gentle undulation of fields that hold the memory of ancient lakebeds, now given over to the steady cultivation of crops. The air itself, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a mingling of tilled soil and the distant hum of unseen machinery, promising another cycle of growth and harvest. It is a quiet sort of beauty, unassuming but deeply rooted, where the vastness of the horizon invites a contemplative gaze. The history of Ida is entwined with the agricultural heritage of Monroe County, a legacy built on the rich soil that has sustained generations of farming families. This was a land first settled by those who understood its potential, transforming the wilderness into productive farmland, and that spirit of diligent labor continues to define the local economy. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed Ida, its heart beats with the steady rhythm of agriculture and the small businesses that serve its people, fostering a sense of close-knit interdependence. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions, but rather the enduring markers of community life – the sturdy farmhouses, the familiar spire of a church, the well-worn paths leading to fields that have been tended for over a century, each a quiet testament to the enduring character of Ida.

About This Ida Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ida, 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 Ida and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Ida includes the ZIP code (48140), telephone area code (313), county seat of Monroe County (Monroe), and school district assignment (Ida Public School District). 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 Ida is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.