Potterville Michigan Map

About Potterville, Michigan

Potterville is a locality in Eaton County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,087. The population density is 677.8 people per km². Potterville is located at 42.6292°N, 84.7389°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48876.

Potterville unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where fertile farmland stretches out under a wide, ever-changing Michigan sky. It lies 7.8 miles south-south-west of Delta Township, MI (from Delta Township, MI: bearing 210°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-west of Waverly. The air here often carries the scent of freshly turned earth, mingling with the sweet perfume of ripening crops in the summer months, a subtle fragrance that speaks of the land’s generosity. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching out like welcoming arms, punctuate the fields and line the quiet streets, offering pockets of shade and a vibrant display of color when autumn arrives. The Grand River, a silken ribbon of water, flows nearby, its presence a constant, murmuring companion to the fields and woods that surround Potterville. The story of Potterville is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of Eaton County, a heritage that has shaped its economy and character for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the meandering river, established a community built on hard work and a deep connection to the land. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the town has also seen a diversification of its local economy, with small businesses and services catering to the needs of its residents. The quiet hum of daily life in Potterville is punctuated by the predictable rhythms of farm work and the friendly greetings exchanged between neighbors, a testament to the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Potterville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Potterville, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.629203, -84.738874. 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 Potterville and Eaton County.

Detailed location data for Potterville includes the ZIP code (48876), telephone area code (517), county seat of Eaton County (Charlotte), and school district assignment (Potterville Public 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 Potterville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.