Oak Grove Michigan Map

About Oak Grove, Michigan

Oak Grove is a locality in Livingston County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Oak Grove is located at 42.7003°N, 83.9319°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48863.

Oak Grove rests in a broad, gently rolling landscape, where the land dips and rises in a slow, deliberate rhythm, hinting at the presence of ancient glaciers. It lies 21.9 miles north-west of South Lyon, MI (from South Lyon, MI: bearing 319°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north of Howell. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out, their green and gold hues shifting with the sun’s arc, bordered by mature stands of oak and maple trees that give the settlement its name. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a cool, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the subtle perfume of ripening grain, and the light often filters through the leaves in a way that suggests a quiet, persistent magic. The terrain is characterized by fertile bottomlands and slightly higher, well-drained ground, creating a patchwork of agricultural potential and shaded, verdant pockets. The history of Oak Grove is tied to the fertile soil, a legacy of pioneers who recognized the land’s capacity for growth and sustenance, establishing farms that continue to define its character. This agricultural heritage remains the bedrock of its economy, with local businesses supporting the farming operations and processing the bounty of the fields. While not a hub of industry, the steady pulse of agricultural trade and the small, independent shops that serve the residents contribute to a sense of grounded prosperity. The nearby waterways, often shallow and meandering, offer a quiet counterpoint to the open fields, reflecting the vast Michigan sky and providing a habitat for local wildlife, a constant, gentle reminder of nature’s enduring presence in Oak Grove.

About This Oak Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Grove, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.70031, -83.931898. 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 Oak Grove and Livingston County.

Detailed location data for Oak Grove includes the ZIP code (48326), telephone area code (906, 517), county seat of Livingston County (Howell), 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 Oak Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.