Mattawan Michigan Map

About Mattawan, Michigan

Mattawan is a locality in Van Buren County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,692. The population density is 264.8 people per km². Mattawan is located at 42.2095°N, 85.7845°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49071.

Mattawan rests in a landscape shaped by glacial retreat, where rolling terrain gives way to fertile plains. It lies 10.5 miles west of Portage, MI (from Portage, MI: bearing 273°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west-south-west of Oshtemo. The Kalamazoo River, a ribbon of quiet water, meanders nearby, its banks often fringed with the willows and cottonwoods that lend a soft, green character to the region. Here, the sky feels vast, especially during the early morning when mist still clings to the low-lying fields, and the air carries the damp, earthy scent of dew-kissed soil. The very light seems to take on a particular hue as it filters through the leaves of oak and maple trees lining the country roads, a gentle illumination that softens the edges of everyday life in Mattawan. The history of Mattawan is interwoven with the agricultural bounty of Van Buren County, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. Early settlers, drawn by the rich farmland, established a community that has long been tied to the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, a tradition that still echoes in the roadside stands that appear with the changing seasons. This agrarian heartland has seen its share of change, from the early days of rail transport connecting farms to wider markets, to the modern era where agricultural innovation plays a crucial role. The distinctive character of Mattawan, however, remains rooted in this enduring connection to the land, a quiet persistence that speaks of resilience and a deep understanding of the cycles of growth and harvest.

About This Mattawan Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mattawan, 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 Mattawan and Van Buren County.

Detailed location data for Mattawan includes the ZIP code (49071), telephone area code (269), county seat of Van Buren County (Paw Paw), and school district assignment (Mattawan Consolidated School). 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 Mattawan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.