Mio Michigan Map

About Mio, Michigan

Mio is a locality in Oscoda County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,474. The population density is 69.4 people per km². Mio is located at 44.6522°N, 84.1297°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48647.

Mio rests at the confluence of two worlds, a quiet settlement cradled by the whispering pines and the broad, slow-moving Au Sable River. It lies 71.9 miles north of Midland, MI (from Midland, MI: bearing 5°T), and is situated 18.2 miles south-south-east of Lewiston. The landscape here is a study in greens and browns, a tapestry woven from the dense, verdant forests that stretch to the horizon and the sandy earth that crumbles underfoot. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in fractured shafts, illuminating moss-covered logs and the occasional flash of a startled deer. The air itself carries the scent of pine needles, damp earth, and the distant, clean tang of moving water, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in on all sides. The history of Mio is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the resources they have drawn from this land. Once a bustling hub for logging operations, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the sturdy, no-nonsense architecture that defines the main street. Today, the economy of Mio is a subtler affair, largely supported by tourism drawn to the region's natural beauty and the legendary fishing found in the Au Sable. Canoers and kayakers glide down the river, their paddles dipping into the cool, dark water, a gentle rhythm that mirrors the unhurried pace of life in Mio. The local shops, many with weathered signs that have seen decades pass, offer a glimpse into a community that values connection and the simple abundance of its surroundings.

About This Mio Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mio, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.652236, -84.129728. 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 Mio and Oscoda County.

Detailed location data for Mio includes the ZIP code (48647), telephone area code (586), county seat of Oscoda County (Mio), and school district assignment (Mio-AuSable 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 Mio is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.