Manistee Michigan Map

About Manistee, Michigan

Manistee is a locality in Manistee County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,275. The population density is 738.9 people per km². Manistee is located at 44.2444°N, 86.3243°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49660.

Manistee’s character is shaped by its position where a wide, deep river meets the vast expanse of Lake Michigan. It lies 60.9 miles east-south-east of Pierce, WI (from Pierce, WI: bearing 109°T), and is situated 1.9 miles south-south-west of Parkdale. The land here rises gently from the water's edge, a mosaic of mature forests giving way to well-tended yards and the sturdy, salt-weathered buildings that line its main thoroughfares. The air itself carries a distinct freshness, a blend of pine and lake spray that shifts with the prevailing winds, and at dusk, the western sky over the water often ignites in hues of apricot and rose, casting a warm, fleeting glow on the historic architecture. The streets, especially those closest to the riverfront, possess a quiet hum of activity, a rhythm that acknowledges the enduring power of the natural world that surrounds Manistee. Historically, Manistee was a powerhouse of the lumber industry, a place where fortunes were made and lost in the vast white pine forests that once blanketed this region. The Manistee River, navigable and generous, served as the artery through which millions of logs flowed to the sawmills that dotted the shoreline, fueling the growth of cities far beyond Michigan's borders. Though the logging boom has long since faded, remnants of this past can be seen in the sturdy, Victorian-era homes and the imposing brick structures that still stand, silent witnesses to a more robust era. Today, Manistee's economy is more diverse, drawing sustenance from tourism, fishing, and smaller manufacturing enterprises, all while cherishing its maritime heritage and the enduring allure of its sandy beaches and the shimmering, ever-present presence of Lake Michigan.

About This Manistee Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Manistee, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Manistee and Manistee County.

Detailed location data for Manistee includes the ZIP code (49660), telephone area code (989), county seat of Manistee County (Manistee), and school district assignment (Manistee Area 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 Manistee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.