Lake Leelanau Michigan Map
Lake Leelanau, Michigan — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lake Leelanau, Leelanau County.
Interactive Map of Lake Leelanau, Michigan
| City | Lake Leelanau |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Leelanau |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 44.980832 |
| Longitude | -85.715085 |
| Population | 124 |
| Density | 358.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lake Leelanau, Michigan
Lake Leelanau is a locality in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 124. The population density is 358.6 people per km². Lake Leelanau is located at 44.9808°N, 85.7151°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49653.
Lake Leelanau, a long, slender body of water, lies like a sapphire ribbon unfurling through the verdant landscape of Leelanau County. It lies 65.6 miles east of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 97°T), and is situated 3.2 miles west of Suttons Bay. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of dense forests and open meadows, slope gently towards its shores, their contours softened by the perpetual caress of the wind. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of pine needles, damp earth, and the faintest hint of distant lake spray, particularly potent on mornings when mist rises from the water's surface, transforming the familiar shapes of trees into ethereal silhouettes. Small, secluded coves beckon with smooth stones and the quiet lapping of waves, while farther out, the water stretches into a broader expanse, reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky, from the pale, washed-out blues of midday to the molten golds and deep violets of twilight. The story of Lake Leelanau is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its land and waters, a narrative shaped by generations of fishermen and farmers. Historically, the Ojibwa people were the first stewards of this place, their presence hinted at in the enduring names of its waterways and hills. Later, European settlers arrived, drawn by the rich soil suitable for vineyards and orchards, and the abundant fish that once teemed in these depths. Today, the local economy still finds its pulse in agriculture, with cherry orchards and vineyards dotting the hillsides, their fruits finding their way into local wines and pies that are celebrated far beyond the county lines. A quiet industriousness pervades the small communities that fringe the lake, a sense of purpose found in the seasonal harvest and the enduring traditions of a people connected to the cycles of nature.
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About This Lake Leelanau Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Leelanau, 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 Lake Leelanau and Leelanau County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lake Leelanau is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lake Leelanau is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
