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Oshtemo Michigan Map

Explore Oshtemo, Michigan, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Oshtemo, Michigan

How to Use This Oshtemo, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Oshtemo, Michigan. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Michigan or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Oshtemo.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Oshtemo
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Kalamazoo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.258928
Longitude	-85.677507
Population	20,000
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	49009, 49077
Area Code	269
County Seat	Kalamazoo

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About Oshtemo, Michigan

Oshtemo is a locality in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 20,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Oshtemo is located at 42.2589°N, 85.6775°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 49009, 49077.

Oshtemo occupies a quiet expanse of land where the horizon settles into a comfortable, terrestrial rhythm. It lies 5.1 miles west-southwest of Kalamazoo, MI (from Kalamazoo, MI: bearing 244°T), and is situated 6.4 miles northwest of Portage. The local terrain unfolds in gentle, grassy swells that catch the amber light of late afternoon, casting long shadows across the fields. Residents enjoy the proximity of South Lake, a small, tranquil body of water that mirrors the changing colors of the Midwestern sky. A short distance away, the flow of West Fork Portage Creek provides a steady, rhythmic pulse to the landscape, threading through the woods with a persistent clarity. Beyond the immediate meadows, the distant silhouette of Walnut Ridge marks the far edge of the world, reminding observers of the vast, solid earth that anchors the region.

Oshtemo grew from the toil of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile soil and the steady, reliable climate of the region. Agriculture served as the initial foundation, though the economy has since evolved to embrace a diverse array of professional services and modern commercial enterprises. The local industries benefit from a steady pace, allowing businesses to integrate into the daily life of the residents without disrupting the character of the surroundings. Commerce hums with a quiet efficiency, drawing strength from the industrious spirit that has defined the people here for generations. Those who seek to understand the resilience of this place might look to the W K Kellogg Experimental Forest, eighteen miles distant, as a symbol of the long-term dedication to the land and its resources.

Oshtemo maintains a personality defined by its unassuming grace and the neighborly habits of those who live here. The Orchard area provides a sanctuary for quiet reflection, offering a space where the air feels crisp and the earth smells of damp leaves and deep roots. Local gatherings often center on seasonal markers, where the community comes together to celebrate the harvest or the turning of the seasons in a way that feels deeply personal. While the pace of life remains steady, the influence of nearby regional centers ensures that culture and education remain accessible to all. The character of the people is forged in the open air, a blend of practical ambition and a genuine appreciation for the unadorned beauty that characterizes this part of the country.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Orchard (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 076° E
Schellenberg Woods (Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 315° NW
Asylum Lake (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 087° E
Oshmtemo Rest Area (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 161° S
Prairies Golf Club (Park) — 2.1 mi, 028° NE
Overlook Deck (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 336° NW
Wolf Tree Nature Trails (Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 303° NW
Westfield Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 142° SE
Kalamazoo Country Club (Park) — 3.2 mi, 092° E
The Committee (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 062° NE
Western W (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 063° NE
Kal-Haven Trail Sesq. State Park (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 010° N
Dalton Theatre (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 061° NE
Nelda K. Balch Playhouse (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 061° NE
JCPenney Portraits (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 121° SE
Artist Singh Gallery (Gallery) — 5.0 mi, 097° E
South Street (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 066° NE
Kalamazoo Film Society (Cinema) — 5.2 mi, 121° SE
Bernatche School of Dance (Arts Centre) — 5.2 mi, 122° SE
Black Arts & Cultural Center (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 067° NE
Kalamazoo Mall (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 066° NE
The Upjohn Company (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 065° NE
Burdick Street (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 065° NE
Milham Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 5.3 mi, 097° E
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Center for New Media Art Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 065° NE
Wine and Canvas (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 124° SE
Celery Flats Interpretive Center (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 125° SE
Kalamazoo Nature Center (Local Recreation) — 7.3 mi, 033° NE
Nature's Playground (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 034° NE
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 17.4 mi, 025° NE · 539k acres

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