Mayfield Michigan Map

About Mayfield, Michigan

Mayfield is a locality in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Mayfield is located at 44.6261°N, 85.5287°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49666.

Mayfield rests in a landscape shaped by the long, slow artistry of glaciers, its rolling terrain a gentle undulation of fertile earth and scattered woodlands. It lies 81.6 miles east-south-east of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 114°T), and is situated 2.9 miles north of Kingsley. Here, the air often carries the crisp scent of pine needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the surrounding natural beauty. The horizon is a soft blend of sky and tree line, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like patchwork quilts under the vast Michigan sky. Small, well-kept farmsteads dot the countryside, their silos standing sentinel against the changing seasons, and the quiet hum of rural life is the dominant sound, broken only by the occasional call of a distant bird or the rumble of a tractor. The history of Mayfield is deeply intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Grand Traverse County, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. For generations, families have worked this land, their livelihoods tied to the bounty of the soil, producing everything from cherries and apples to grains and dairy. While the broader region has seen shifts in industry, Mayfield retains a strong connection to its agrarian roots, with many of its residents still engaged in farming or supporting industries. The presence of clear, cool streams meandering through the landscape hints at a past where water power might have played a more significant role, and the enduring character of Mayfield is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythms of the land still dictate the pace of daily life.

About This Mayfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mayfield, 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 Mayfield and Grand Traverse County.

Detailed location data for Mayfield includes the ZIP code (49649), telephone area code (989), county seat of Grand Traverse County (Traverse City), and school district assignment. 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 Mayfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.