Plymouth Michigan Map

About Plymouth, Michigan

Plymouth is a locality in Gogebic County, Michigan, United States. Plymouth is located at 46.4647°N, 89.9796°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48170.

Plymouth rests in a landscape shaped by the ancient grind of glaciers, where rolling hills, cloaked in dense forests of birch and conifer, give way to the clear, cool waters of the West Branch of the Ontonagon River. It lies 102.4 miles east of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 99°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of Ironwood. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens with the coming of dusk, when the low-slung sun casts long, indigo shadows across the uneven terrain. The very ground seems to breathe with the slow pulse of the wild, a quiet resilience evident in the sturdy growth of trees and the winding paths that hint at unseen life within the woods. This corner of the Upper Peninsula owes its existence to the rich veins of copper and iron that once pulsed beneath its surface, a legacy that still whispers in the weathered facades of its buildings and the enduring spirit of its people. Though the great mines have long since quieted, the local economy finds its footing in the bounty of the surrounding forests and the steady draw of outdoor recreation, with anglers casting lines into the river and hikers exploring the rugged beauty of the area. The distinctive character of Plymouth is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the echoes of its industrious past merge with the enduring tranquility of its natural setting.

About This Plymouth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Plymouth, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.46467, -89.979614. 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 Plymouth and Gogebic County.

Detailed location data for Plymouth includes the ZIP code (49968), telephone area code (906, 313), county seat of Gogebic County (Bessemer), and school district assignment (Plymouth-Canton Community 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 Plymouth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.