Explore Jenison, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Jenison, 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 Jenison.
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 | Jenison |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Ottawa County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 42.901908 |
| Longitude | -85.827273 |
| Population | 16,640 |
| Density | 1097.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 49428, 49429 |
| Area Code | 616 |
| County Seat | Grand Haven |
| School District | Jenison Public Schools |
Jenison spreads across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of nature and the steady rhythm of inland life. It lies 1.5 miles west of Grandville, MI (from Grandville, MI: bearing 263°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-southwest of Grand Rapids. The presence of Fennessy Lake, located just three miles from the center, offers a stillness that anchors the surrounding terrain. Rush Creek winds its way through the landscape, acting as a vital artery that shapes the flow of the local geography. Toward the horizon, the elevation of Dias Hill rises as a distant point of reference for those navigating the plains. Wallinwood Springs Golf Course occupies a significant portion of the land, providing a green expanse that mirrors the open character of the region. The air here holds a crisp, earthen quality, particularly as the low afternoon light slants across the fields and turns the grass a deep, burnished gold.
Jenison grew from a foundation of industrious spirit, evolving from its early roots into a place that balances residential comfort with a productive local economy. Commerce has historically thrived on the strength of small enterprises and specialized services that cater to the needs of the surrounding region. The local economy benefits from the accessibility of nearby resources, fostering a climate where businesses can expand without losing their connection to the land. Residents often find that the work here is tied to the practical realities of the Midwest, demanding a pragmatic approach to growth and maintenance. Even as modern industry shifts, the town retains a sense of purpose rooted in the labor of those who built the infrastructure. The hum of daily commerce feels like a steady heartbeat, persistent and reliable beneath the changing seasons.
The cultural character of Jenison is shaped by a quiet pride and a deep appreciation for the shared spaces that bring people together. Landmarks like Wallinwood Springs Golf Course serve as common ground for recreation, where the pace of life slows to match the swing of a club or a long walk at dusk. Community events often focus on the simple joys of seasonal change, reflecting a tradition of neighborly engagement that defines the local spirit. While the town remains humble, it claims a connection to notable figures like professional athlete Kirk Cousins, who spent his formative years walking these same streets. The atmosphere remains grounded, favoring a modest stability over the clamor of larger urban centers. In the quiet hours, one can feel the weight of history in the way the shadows lengthen across the lawns, marking the passage of time with grace.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jenison, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.901908, -85.827273. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Jenison includes the ZIP code (49428, 49429), telephone area code (616), county seat of Ottawa County (Grand Haven), and school district assignment (Jenison Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |