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Jamestown Michigan Map

Explore Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, Michigan

How to Use This Jamestown, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Jamestown, 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 Jamestown.

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	Jamestown
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Ottawa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.825582
Longitude	-85.842534
Population	8,200
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	49426, 49427
Area Code	616
County Seat	Grand Haven

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About Jamestown, Michigan

Jamestown is a locality in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Jamestown is located at 42.8256°N, 85.8425°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 49426, 49427.

Jamestown anchors itself firmly within a landscape characterized by quiet, productive expanses of inland terrain. It lies 6.2 miles south-southwest of Jenison, MI (from Jenison, MI: bearing 204°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-northeast of Oakland. The stillness of the morning often settles over the fields, where the light catches the dew on the low-lying plains. Only four miles from the center of Jamestown, the expansive waters of Mud Lake define the character of the horizon, offering a vast, reflective mirror to the sky. Nearby, the gentle flow of Black Creek carves a path through the earth, marking the land with its persistent, winding presence. To the west, the distant silhouette of Dias Hill rises ten miles away, providing a subtle elevation against the otherwise level, fertile ground.

Settlers arrived in Jamestown with a vision of agricultural endurance, carving their livelihoods into the soil through generations of steady labor. The local economy has long thrived on the rhythms of the seasons, supported by expansive farmlands that yield crops essential to the regional supply. Industry here remains grounded in the traditions of production and craftsmanship, reflecting a work ethic that values tangible results over fleeting trends. While the pace of life favors slow, deliberate progress, the infrastructure of the area supports a consistent output of goods and services. Jamestown maintains this economic stability by honoring its roots while adapting to the quiet demands of a modern, inland commerce.

Community life in Jamestown finds its heartbeat in the shared spaces that bring neighbors together under the wide, open sky. Residents often gather at Spring Grove Park, a local sanctuary where the natural environment encourages reflection and outdoor recreation. The cultural character of the region is defined by a modest, neighborly spirit that persists despite the changing tides of the wider world. While the area does not claim to be a hub for famous figures, it fosters a sense of belonging that is deeply rooted in the local identity. Jamestown remains a place where the simple, honest experience of daily life holds greater value than the noise of external fame.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Spring Grove Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 055° NE
Hudsonville Nature Center (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 346° N
Summergeen Golf Course (Park) — 2.5 mi, 334° NW
Hudsonville Community Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 327° NW
Heritage Park (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 342° N
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 3.6 mi, 336° NW
Gleneagle Golf Course (Park) — 3.6 mi, 021° N
Saint Sebastian (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 117° SE
Jenison Stump Fence (Historic Ruins) — 6.2 mi, 029° NE
Veteran's Plaza (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 026° NE
Upper Macatawa Natural Area - East (Local Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 264° W
Upper Macatawa Natural Area Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 7.4 mi, 255° W
Trail Hub (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 029° NE
Trail Head (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 030° NE
Craigs Cruisers (Theme Park) — 8.5 mi, 074° E
Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 168° S
Het Waterhuis Historic Pioneer Marker (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 261° W
Allegan State Game Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.1 mi, 190° S
Van Andel Living Shores (Aquarium) — 11.8 mi, 036° NE
AllArtWorks Viewing Studio (Gallery) — 12.4 mi, 043° NE
DreamPirate Gallery (Gallery) — 12.8 mi, 044° NE
GLC Live at 20 Monroe (Theatre) — 12.9 mi, 042° NE
106 Gallery (Gallery) — 12.9 mi, 044° NE
ArtPrize ClubHouse 2024 (Arts Centre) — 12.9 mi, 043° NE
Brush Studio (Arts Centre) — 12.9 mi, 042° NE
Veldheer's Tulip Farm (Attraction) — 12.9 mi, 275° W
Windmill Island Gardens (Attraction) — 12.9 mi, 262° W
White Pine Trail State Park (State Park) — 16.6 mi, 031° NE
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 17.3 mi, 038° NE · 539k acres
Southwest Michigan Great Lakes State Bottomland Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 18.7 mi, 268° W

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