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Manistee Michigan Map

Explore Manistee, 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 Manistee, Michigan

How to Use This Manistee, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	44.244447
Longitude	-86.324253
Population	6,259
Density	737.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	49660
Area Code	989
County Seat	Manistee
School District	Manistee Area Schools

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About Manistee, Michigan

Manistee is a locality in Manistee County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,259. The population density is 737.0 people per km². Manistee is located at 44.2444°N, 86.3243°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Manistee is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 49660.

Manistee occupies a singular position where the steady, dark flow of the Manistee River meets the expansive, shifting waters of Lake Michigan. It lies 43.3 miles southwest of Long Lake Township, MI (from Long Lake Township, MI: bearing 221°T), and is situated 16.4 miles north-northeast of Hamlin Township. The ground beneath Manistee holds a quiet weight, defined by the proximity of Manistee Lake, which centers the local geography and dictates the rhythm of the surrounding landscape. Beyond the immediate water, the terrain gives way to woodland and subtle rises that stretch toward the distant Udell Hills. The air here carries a persistent dampness, a cold breath from the open lake that shapes the color of the sky and the texture of the shoreline. At the edge of the water, Veterans Memorial Park offers a space where the wind off the lake scours the grass and keeps the atmosphere sharp and clear.

Manistee emerged from the raw potential of the timber era, when the surrounding forests provided the fiber for a burgeoning nation. Sawmills once lined the banks, transforming the wild growth of the region into the structural skeleton of midwestern expansion before the economy shifted toward salt mining and diverse industrial pursuits. The labor of previous generations left behind a sturdy, functional architecture that still anchors the streets today. Even as the primary industries have evolved, the town maintains a steady, industrious pace that reflects its history of extraction and production. The legacy of these early workers remains visible in the brick facades and the utilitarian design of the local harbor facilities.

Cultural life in Manistee draws its vitality from the interplay between the water and the enduring character of its residents. The Victorian-era buildings of the downtown district stand as a testament to a period of prosperity that redefined the town’s identity. Throughout the year, local events bring life to the streets, often centered around the maritime heritage that connects every inhabitant to the lake. Among those who have walked these streets, the actor James Earl Jones spent time in the region during his formative years, his presence a quiet footnote in the local narrative. The pace of life here is dictated by the turning of the seasons, as the harsh winter gives way to a brief, intense summer of activity along the water. Manistee persists as a place where the history of the timber trade and the influence of the Great Lakes remain woven into the daily experience of the people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ramsdell Theatre Opera House (Theatre) — 0.1 mi, 022° N
Our Savior's Historical Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 102° E
The Vogue Theatre (Cinema) — 0.2 mi, 018° N
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 006° N
Douglas Recreation Area / First Street Beach / Lighthouse Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 273° W
Manistee Golf and Country Club (Park) — 0.8 mi, 259° W
Penny Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 067° NE
Manistee River State Game Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 024° NE
Manistee, Michigan Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 2.0 mi, 044° NE · 8,921 acres
Orchard Beach State Park (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 015° N
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 3.0 mi, 093° E · 539k acres
Lake Bluff Audubon Center (Park) — 3.1 mi, 010° N
Magoon Creek Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 213° SW
Little Manistee, Michigan Wild And Scenic River Study Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 7.2 mi, 117° SE · 9,812 acres
Lake Michigan overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.8 mi, 211° SW
Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.1 mi, 202° S · 3,271 acres
Big Sable Point Lighthouse (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 216° SW
Community Cooperative (Public Artwork) — 17.2 mi, 211° SW
AMC CLASSIC Ludington 8 (Cinema) — 20.3 mi, 187° S
Golden Key Art Gallery (Gallery) — 20.8 mi, 196° S
Notipekago (Monument) — 21.9 mi, 166° S
Marquette's Death (Monument) — 27.0 mi, 008° N
City of Frankfort Welcome Ferry Sign (Monument) — 27.4 mi, 011° N
Benzie Area Historical Museum (Museum) — 28.0 mi, 023° NE
Idlewild Historical and Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 35.9 mi, 130° SE
Chadwick Munger House (Museum) — 37.6 mi, 183° S
Corson Auditorium (Theatre) — 38.3 mi, 045° NE
Oceana Historical Society (Museum) — 39.1 mi, 187° S
Adventure Island (Attraction) — 43.0 mi, 090° E
Rainbow Valley Family Farms (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 43.9 mi, 045° NE

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