LAnse Michigan Map

About LAnse, Michigan

LAnse is a locality in Baraga County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,107. The population density is 120.0 people per km². LAnse is located at 46.7566°N, 88.4529°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49946.

LAnse rests on the southern edge of Keweenaw Bay, a sweeping curve of cool, clear water that indents the rugged Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It lies 132.2 miles north-north-west of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 330°T), and is situated 2.3 miles south-east of Baraga. The land here rises gently from the shore, a mosaic of dense, whispering pine forests and open fields that catch the low, diffused sunlight of northern latitudes. In the distance, the land folds into low, tree-clad hills, their rounded forms softened by the mists that often cling to the bay in the early morning. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth, pine needles, and the faint, briny tang of the Great Lakes. Even on a clear day, there’s a diffused quality to the light, as if filtered through a fine, invisible veil. This quiet corner of Baraga County carries the deep imprint of its past, a history entwined with the bounty of the surrounding waters and the timber that once dominated the landscape. LAnse was a vital port in its early days, a hub for logging and fishing that pulsed with the hard work of its inhabitants. The economy now leans towards a more varied mix, with tourism playing an increasing role, drawing visitors to the natural beauty and the promise of quiet repose. The remnants of older industries are subtle, a weathered dock here, a sturdy old building there, speaking of a time when the bay was a more bustling thoroughfare. The rhythm of life in LAnse is one of measured calm, a steady beat that resonates with the dependable cycle of seasons, from the long, white silences of winter to the vibrant, emerald surge of summer.

About This LAnse Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of LAnse, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.756599, -88.452909. 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 LAnse and Baraga County.

Detailed location data for LAnse includes the ZIP code (49946), telephone area code (906), county seat of Baraga County (L'Anse), 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 LAnse is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.