Leslie Michigan Map

About Leslie, Michigan

Leslie is a locality in Ingham County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,129. The population density is 652.0 people per km². Leslie is located at 42.4514°N, 84.4325°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49251.

Leslie unfolds across a gentle, fertile plain, a landscape sculpted by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers. It lies 13.7 miles south-south-east of Holt, MI (from Holt, MI: bearing 162°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Mason. Here, the land rolls with a quiet grace, its contours softened by fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards horizons often painted with the wide, pale blue of Michigan skies. Oak and maple trees, sturdy sentinels of the changing seasons, punctuate the fields and line the quiet streets, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed conversations on a summer breeze. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a purity that speaks of open country and the scent of damp earth after a spring rain. The history of Leslie is deeply rooted in the agricultural spirit that still defines its character. Settled by pioneers drawn to the rich soil, it grew from humble beginnings into a vibrant hub for the surrounding farms. The local economy, while diversified, still finds its pulse in the harvest, with grain elevators standing as silent reminders of that enduring connection. A distinctive feature of Leslie is its network of small creeks and streams that meander through the area, their waters reflecting the sky and offering a cool, murmuring counterpoint to the rustle of the wind in the trees. The rhythm of life in Leslie is one of dependable cycles, marked by the planting and reaping, the changing light, and the enduring strength of community bonds.

About This Leslie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Leslie, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.451425, -84.43247. 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 Leslie and Ingham County.

Detailed location data for Leslie includes the ZIP code (49251), telephone area code (269), county seat of Ingham County (Mason), and school district assignment (Leslie Public Schools). 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 Leslie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.