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Ishpeming Michigan Map

Explore Ishpeming, Michigan, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Ishpeming, Michigan

How to Use This Ishpeming, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ishpeming, Michigan. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Michigan or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Ishpeming.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Ishpeming
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Marquette County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	46.470344
Longitude	-87.675141
Population	6,140
Density	271.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	49849
Area Code	906
County Seat	Marquette
School District	Ishpeming Public School District

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About Ishpeming, Michigan

Ishpeming is a locality in Marquette County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,140. The population density is 271.0 people per km². Ishpeming is located at 46.4703°N, 87.6751°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Ishpeming is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 49849.

Ishpeming carries the enduring weight of iron ore in its bedrock, defining a landscape shaped by rugged extraction and the quiet resilience of the North Woods. It lies 13.5 miles west-southwest of Marquette, MI (from Marquette, MI: bearing 254°T), and is situated 2.8 miles west-southwest of Negaunee. Lake Bancroft rests directly within the municipal boundaries, its waters reflecting the gray, somber clouds that often drift over the surrounding iron-rich earth. Partridge Creek winds its way through the nearby terrain, carving a path through the dense, tangled undergrowth that characterizes the region. Travelers seeking the solitude of the wilderness often traverse the Holyoke Trail, which offers a narrow window into the deep, silent interior of the local woods. On the distant horizon, the Huron Mountains provide a jagged, permanent boundary to the view, reminding residents of the vast, untamed expanse stretching toward the horizon.

Ishpeming emerged from the earth as a byproduct of the massive iron deposits that drew laborers from across the globe to toil in the deep, dark shafts. The local economy grew in lockstep with the demands of the mining industry, fostering a culture of hard work that persists in the quiet, methodical pace of modern life. While the active extraction has waned, the legacy of the mines remains visible in the architecture and the sturdy, unpretentious character of the neighborhoods. The nearby Michigamme State Forest continues to serve as a reminder of the natural resources that sustained the region long before the first pickaxe struck stone. Today, the town balances its industrial inheritance with a transition toward smaller enterprises, maintaining a steady, grounded focus on its own survival.

Cultural identity in Ishpeming is defined by a deep-seated pride in its heritage, often marked by the winter traditions that define the long, frozen months. Visitors frequently stop at Lake Bancroft Park to observe the stillness of the afternoon, where the light hits the water with a sharp, cold clarity. For those seeking the singular beauty of falling water, Ely Falls provides a stark, vertical contrast to the otherwise flat, forested plains of the region. Among the figures who once walked these streets, the legendary athlete George Gipp remains a point of local recognition, his early life here serving as a foundational chapter in his well-known story. Ishpeming sustains a rhythm that honors the past without being tethered to it, moving forward with the same stoic patience that once defined the men working deep beneath the surface.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ishpeming Township (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 293° NW
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 359° N
Lake Bancroft Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 357° N
Ishpeming Playground Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 006° N
Cedar Lake Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.8 mi, 057° NE
Ishpeming Township Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 308° NW
Mather Baseball Park (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 022° N
Negaunee Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 058° NE
Wawonowin Club (Park) — 4.1 mi, 278° W
Jackson Mine Monument (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 050° NE
Site of Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 295° NW
Lower Carp Falls (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 078° E
Morgan Falls (Attraction) — 11.5 mi, 078° E
Forestville Fireplace (Attraction) — 12.7 mi, 038° NE
Harlow Farms First Homestead (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 066° NE
Shiras Planetarium (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 065° NE
Father Marquette Statue (Public Artwork) — 14.2 mi, 070° E
The Gallery (Gallery) — 14.3 mi, 069° E
Masonic Red Room (Theatre) — 14.3 mi, 069° E
Lower Harbor Ore Dock (Attraction) — 14.4 mi, 070° E
Marquette Great Lakes State Bottomland Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 14.8 mi, 037° NE
Van Riper State Park (State Park) — 14.9 mi, 283° W
Crystal Falls State Forest Area (State Conservation Area) — 15.4 mi, 180° S
Forsyth Township Historical Museum (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 139° SE
Ottawa National Forest (National Forest) — 19.0 mi, 320° NW · 995k acres
Mccormick Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.0 mi, 320° NW · 17k acres
Michigamme Historical Museum (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 282° W
Hiawatha National Forest (National Forest) — 22.9 mi, 109° E · 899k acres
Wisconsin Slough State Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 56.2 mi, 234° SW
Rogers Cinema (Cinema) — 61.6 mi, 315° NW

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