Newberry Michigan Map

About Newberry, Michigan

Newberry is a locality in Luce County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,329. The population density is 571.6 people per km². Newberry is located at 46.3550°N, 85.5096°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49868.

Newberry rests in a land shaped by ice and dense woodland, a place where the air often carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and the damp earth after a rain. It lies 113.5 miles north-east of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 40°T), and is situated 29.3 miles south-west of Paradise. The terrain here is a low, rolling expanse, punctuated by the dark, still waters of inland lakes and the slow, purposeful flow of rivers that thread through the landscape like veins. Pines, spruce, and fir trees dominate the skyline, their dark green needles a constant presence, sometimes giving way to the lighter, more feathery touch of birch and aspen, especially along the edges of the forests where sunlight can penetrate the canopy. In the muted light of dawn, the mist often clings low to the ground, softening the edges of the world and lending a hushed, expectant quality to the surrounding wilderness. The history of Newberry is deeply entwined with the timber industry that once pulsed through this region, a time when the forests were felled to fuel distant cities. Evidence of this past can still be found in the weathered buildings and the quiet hum of the sawmills that continue to operate, though on a scale more in keeping with the present. Luce County, where Newberry lies, is a place of expansive public lands, including the Tahquamenon Falls State Park, a significant draw for those seeking the raw beauty of the Upper Peninsula. The local economy now finds a balance, with resource management, tourism, and services supporting the residents of Newberry, a community that has learned to draw sustenance and character from both the abundant natural world and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Newberry Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Newberry, 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 Newberry and Luce County.

Detailed location data for Newberry includes the ZIP code (49868), telephone area code (906), county seat of Luce County (Newberry), and school district assignment (Tahquamenon 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 Newberry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.