Kearsarge Michigan Map

About Kearsarge, Michigan

Kearsarge is a locality in Houghton County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Kearsarge is located at 47.2749°N, 88.4162°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49942.

Kearsarge lies at the foot of the Keweenaw Peninsula, a landscape of rolling hills and dense forests that slope gently towards the vast, blue expanse of Lake Superior. It lies 163.2 miles north-north-west of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 337°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west of Traverse. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that surrounds this quiet settlement. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a soft, diffused quality, illuminating the moss-laden branches of ancient trees and casting long, cool shadows across the winding gravel roads. The terrain itself suggests a history of upheaval, with rocky outcrops and the occasional exposed bedrock hinting at the powerful forces that shaped this land. The story of Kearsarge is deeply intertwined with the rich copper deposits that once defined the region, drawing miners and their families to this remote corner of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The echoes of that industrious past can still be discerned in the weathered remnants of old mine buildings and the resilient spirit of the people who continue to call Kearsarge home. While the era of large-scale mining has long since faded, the local economy now finds its footing in the bounty of the surrounding wilderness, with lumbering and a burgeoning tourism industry catering to those seeking the solitude and natural beauty of the Keweenaw. The nearby shores of Lake Superior, though often turbulent, offer a dramatic and ever-changing spectacle, a powerful counterpoint to the stillness of the inland forests.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kearsarge, 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 Kearsarge and Houghton County.

Detailed location data for Kearsarge includes the ZIP code (49913), telephone area code (906), county seat of Houghton County (Houghton), and school district assignment. 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 Kearsarge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.