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Ludington Michigan Map

Explore Ludington, 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 Ludington, Michigan

How to Use This Ludington, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Ludington, 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 Ludington.

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	Ludington
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Mason County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	43.955283
Longitude	-86.452583
Population	7,655
Density	879.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	49431
Area Code	616
County Seat	Ludington
School District	Ludington Area School District

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About Ludington, Michigan

Ludington is a locality in Mason County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,655. The population density is 879.6 people per km². Ludington is located at 43.9553°N, 86.4526°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Ludington is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 49431.

Ludington remains a place where the stillness of the interior landscape defines the daily experience of its residents. It lies 50.9 miles north-northwest of Muskegon, MI (from Muskegon, MI: bearing 348°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south of Hamlin Township. The geography centers on the expanse of Pere Marquette Lake, which provides a calm, reflective surface that anchors the surrounding terrain. Through the verdant landscape, the Pere Marquette River winds its path, carving a quiet corridor that invites the local wildlife to thrive in peace. To the east, the silhouette of Piney Ridge rises against the skyline, offering a subtle elevation that breaks the horizon. City Park serves as the primary green space, providing a quiet ground for pedestrians to observe the changing light as it shifts across the flat plains at dusk.

Ludington has cultivated a rhythm rooted in the steady output of its manufacturing facilities and the productive reach of its regional agricultural ventures. The local economy relies on the intersection of industrial labor and the seasonal harvest, drawing strength from the deep-rooted habits of a working population. Historically, the expansion of the area was fueled by the movement of goods through the interior, fostering a climate of resilience and persistent development. Even as modern industry evolves, the town maintains a focus on the production of essential goods that support the broader regional infrastructure. This devotion to craft and industry creates an environment where the value of a day’s work is held in high regard.

Ludington carries a cultural character shaped by the quiet endurance of those who have long called these inland plains their home. The spirit of the place is often found in the small, unscripted moments, such as the way the cool air settles over the landscape during the autumn harvest season. Notable landmarks reflect the community’s heritage, standing as markers of a history that prefers steady growth over frantic transformation. While the pace of life remains measured, local events periodically draw the residents together to celebrate the unique qualities of their inland environment. The legacy of the area is not defined by external fame but by the quiet, consistent contribution of its citizens to the regional identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Making Memories (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 305° NW
Stearns Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 274° W
Golden Key Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.6 mi, 086° E
Cartier Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 008° N
Epworth Heights Golf Course (Park) — 1.3 mi, 344° N
Lincoln Hills Golf Club (Park) — 1.9 mi, 350° N
Pere Marquette, Michigan Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 2.0 mi, 125° SE · 13k acres
Mason Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 088° E
Ludington State Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 343° N
Mason County Campground (Private Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 160° S
Natural Area Big Sable Dunes and Swales (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 338° N
AMC CLASSIC Ludington 8 (Cinema) — 3.8 mi, 092° E
Inspiration Point (Viewpoint) — 5.8 mi, 344° N
Big Sable Point Lighthouse (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 337° NW
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 8.7 mi, 000° N · 539k acres
Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.7 mi, 360° N · 3,271 acres
Nordhouse Dunes Research Natural Area Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 8.7 mi, 000° N
Notipekago (Monument) — 11.7 mi, 096° E
Oceana County Veterans Monument (Monument) — 17.9 mi, 165° S
Chadwick Munger House (Museum) — 18.1 mi, 166° S
Oceana Historical Society (Museum) — 18.9 mi, 175° S
Our Savior's Historical Museum (Museum) — 21.0 mi, 018° N
Ramsdell Theatre Opera House (Theatre) — 21.1 mi, 018° N
The Vogue Theatre (Cinema) — 21.2 mi, 018° N
Kinji Shrine (Monument) — 27.5 mi, 185° S
Assembly (Theatre) — 27.6 mi, 185° S
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo (Attraction) — 27.6 mi, 173° S
Gem Mining (Attraction) — 27.6 mi, 173° S
Idlewild Historical and Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 34.0 mi, 095° E
Chapel (Historic Ruins) — 37.0 mi, 160° S

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