Lincoln Michigan Map

About Lincoln, Michigan

Lincoln is a locality in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States. Lincoln is located at 42.1573°N, 83.6010°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48742.

Lincoln unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, dark earth of Washtenaw County yields to the sky. It lies 7.5 miles south-west of Van Buren Township, MI (from Van Buren Township, MI: bearing 233°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south of Ypsilanti. Broad fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks a vibrant green in summer, stretch towards horizons softened by distant woodlands. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a clean, crisp scent, tinged with the faint perfume of ripening grain and the damp promise of evening dew. Small stands of oak and maple trees punctuate the agricultural expanse, their leaves catching the sunlight and casting fleeting, dancing shadows across the furrows. The overall character is one of quiet productivity, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the sky feels vast and ever-present. This particular corner of Washtenaw County, where Lincoln resides, has long been shaped by the bounty of its soil. Its origins are rooted in the agricultural settlement of the 19th century, a time when pioneers carved farms from the wilderness, establishing a legacy of hard work and connection to the land that still resonates. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong agricultural undercurrent, with farms still producing essential crops and supporting related industries. A notable landmark that speaks to this heritage is the robust network of country roads, themselves almost a historical feature, connecting scattered homesteads and providing scenic routes through the patchwork of fields and forests. The pace of life in Lincoln is characterized by a steady, unhurried flow, a reflection of the enduring relationship between its people and the fertile ground they cultivate.

About This Lincoln Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lincoln, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.157263, -83.601049. 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 Lincoln and Washtenaw County.

Detailed location data for Lincoln includes the ZIP code (49726), telephone area code (313, 586), county seat of Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor), and school district assignment (Alcona Community 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 Lincoln is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.