Otter Lake Michigan Map
Otter Lake, Michigan — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Otter Lake, Lapeer County.
Interactive Map of Otter Lake, Michigan
| City | Otter Lake |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Lapeer |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 43.213359 |
| Longitude | -83.454396 |
| Population | 379 |
| Density | 197.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Otter Lake, Michigan
Otter Lake is a locality in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 379. The population density is 197.8 people per km². Otter Lake is located at 43.2134°N, 83.4544°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48464.
Otter Lake rests in a wide, shallow basin, its waters reflecting the generous Michigan sky with a muted, silvery sheen. It lies 16.9 miles north-north-east of Burton, MI (from Burton, MI: bearing 29°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-east of Millington. The land here rolls with a gentle, persistent rhythm, the soil a rich, dark loam that promises an abundant harvest. Stands of oak and maple, their branches reaching like patient fingers, fringe the lake's edges, their leaves a riot of green in the summer and a fiery spectacle come autumn. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially potent in the early morning when mist still clings to the water's surface, blurring the distinction between sky and lake. The story of Otter Lake is one of steady growth, tied to the bounty of the land and the industrious spirit of its people. For generations, farming has been the heartbeat of this community, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching across the horizon, a testament to the enduring agricultural heritage. Dairy farms, their silos standing like sentinels, have also played a significant role, contributing to the local economy with a quiet, reliable hum. While the days of logging that once shaped the early landscape have largely faded, the connection to the natural world remains strong, evident in the well-maintained parks and the simple pleasure residents find in the lake's cool embrace. Otter Lake, with its unpretentious charm, offers a glimpse into a life lived in harmony with the seasons.
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About This Otter Lake Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Otter Lake, 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 Otter Lake and Lapeer County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Otter Lake is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Otter Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
