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Long Lake Township Michigan Map

Explore Long Lake Township, Michigan, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Long Lake Township, Michigan

How to Use This Long Lake Township, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Long Lake Township, Michigan. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Michigan or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Long Lake Township.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Long Lake Township
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Grand Traverse County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	44.715356
Longitude	-85.746155
Population	10,000
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	49685, 49684
Area Code	989
County Seat	Traverse City

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About Long Lake Township, Michigan

Long Lake Township is a locality in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 10,000. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Long Lake Township is located at 44.7154°N, 85.7462°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 49685, 49684.

Long Lake Township reveals itself through a landscape of quiet, inland expanse where the horizon is defined by the subtle rise of McCrea Hill. It lies 7.0 miles west-southwest of Traverse City, MI (from Traverse City, MI: bearing 242°T), and is situated 7.6 miles southwest of Elmwood Township. The topography remains grounded by the presence of Long Lake, which anchors the local geography and creates a tranquil mirror for the shifting clouds. Beyond the immediate water, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of forests and fields, with the Platte River flowing just two miles away to provide a steady, rhythmic pulse to the countryside. Within the boundaries of the township, the South Island Nature Preserve offers an undisturbed sanctuary where the land remains largely as it was. The air here carries a crisp, clean clarity, especially as the late afternoon light softens the edges of the distant woodlands.

Long Lake Township reflects a history rooted in the slow, deliberate work of those who first settled these interior spaces to clear the timber and cultivate the soil. The local economy maintains a steady pace, moving away from the heavy industrial reliance of the past toward a diverse mix of agricultural ventures and small-scale enterprise. Much of the regional character is tied to the legacy of the surrounding cherry and apple orchards, which require the specific, patient attention of the seasons. While the proximity of the Pere Marquette State Forest provides a vast, ten-mile buffer of wilderness, the township itself remains a place where the economy is measured in personal craft and regional trade. Residents often find that the work of the day is dictated as much by the changing weather as by the demands of the modern market.

Cultural life in Long Lake Township is defined by a modest, neighborly independence that favors the quiet gathering over the loud spectacle. The community finds its identity in the preservation of the land, with the South Island Nature Preserve serving as a central point for those who value the quiet observation of local flora and fauna. Landmarks are not found in towering monuments but in the simple, enduring structures that have served the people through generations of change. The pace of daily life is unhurried, allowing for a deep familiarity among neighbors who share the same seasonal rhythms. Whether observing the stillness of the lake or the steady growth of the local harvest, the people of Long Lake Township live with a sense of place that is both authentic and deeply rooted in the soil of their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

South Island Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 0.0 mi, 194° S
Fox Island (Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 001° N
Gilbert Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 318° NW
Lake DuBonnet Flooding State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 211° SW
Twin Lakes Park (Local Park) — 2.6 mi, 028° NE
Cedar Hills Golf Course (Park) — 2.7 mi, 017° N
Rainbow Valley Family Farms (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 2.8 mi, 120° SE
Crown Golf Course (Park) — 2.9 mi, 083° E
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 3.5 mi, 121° SE · 539k acres
Cherry Lane Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 063° NE
Gravesite of Traverse Colantha Walker (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 065° NE
The Cistern (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 061° NE
Interlochen State Park (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 187° S
Laughing Fish Gallery and Art Café (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 061° NE
Harvey Theatre (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 191° S
"two Bears" (Public Artwork) — 5.8 mi, 191° S
Corson Auditorium (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 191° S
Grand Traverse Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 062° NE
Suspendend Overlook (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 096° E
World's Largest Cherry Pie - Pan (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 076° E
Rope Swing (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 113° SE
Meyer & Keystone Soccer (State Park) — 6.4 mi, 101° E
St. Francis A.D. 1887 (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 065° NE
Lake Michigan Stonehenge (Historic Ruins) — 7.3 mi, 057° NE
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) — 10.7 mi, 313° NW · 127k acres
Miller Hill School (Historic Ruins) — 14.7 mi, 324° NW
Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 15.4 mi, 346° N · 32k acres
Tinker Studio (Gallery) — 16.4 mi, 043° NE
G.T. Butterfly House & Bug Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 17.5 mi, 077° E
Bayside Gallery (Gallery) — 18.6 mi, 015° N

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