Kinross Michigan Map

About Kinross, Michigan

Kinross is a locality in Chippewa County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Kinross is located at 46.2750°N, 84.5148°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49788.

Kinross lies where the northern Michigan woods begin to deepen, a place where the air, even in summer, carries a crisp, pine-tinged whisper of the coming autumn. It lies 146.3 miles north-east of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 56°T), and is situated 2.5 miles west-north-west of Kincheloe. The land here is a study in gentle swells and shallow valleys, a terrain shaped not by dramatic peaks but by the patient work of glaciers and the slow migration of forests. Black spruce and balsam fir dominate the surrounding expanses, their dark, somber hues providing a constant, verdant backdrop. Patches of marshland, shimmering with reeds and cattails, punctuate the landscape, offering havens for unseen wildlife, their quiet rustlings a counterpoint to the soft sigh of the wind through the conifers. Even the sunlight feels different here, filtered through the dense canopy, casting long, emerald shadows that seem to hold a touch of ancient mystery. The history of Kinross is intrinsically tied to the vast, timber-rich forests that define its character. Once a hub for logging operations, the echoes of that industry can still be felt in the very foundations of the community, a legacy of hard work and resourcefulness etched into its past. Today, a different kind of endeavor defines Kinross, a testament to its enduring spirit as it navigates the currents of modern life. The proximity to the Great Lakes, though not directly on its shores, influences the climate and the very rhythm of existence, bringing a sense of expansive possibility and a connection to the grand waterways of the north. This quiet corner of Chippewa County, though small, possesses a distinct allure, a place where the enduring strength of nature and the resilience of human endeavor have found a harmonious, if understated, coexistence.

About This Kinross Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kinross, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.275019, -84.514768. 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 Kinross and Chippewa County.

Detailed location data for Kinross includes the ZIP code (49752), telephone area code (906), county seat of Chippewa County (Sault Ste. Marie), 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 Kinross is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.