Remus Michigan Map

About Remus, Michigan

Remus is a locality in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Remus is located at 43.5967°N, 85.1448°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49340.

Remus rests within a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant expanse where fields of corn and soybeans spread their ordered carpets toward horizons punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple. It lies 43.6 miles north-north-east of Plainfield Township, MI (from Plainfield Township, MI: bearing 32°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east of Canadian Lakes. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of tilled soil and ripening grain, a palpable perfume that clings to the breath. Creeks, mere ribbons of silver when the sun catches them just so, meander through the lowlands, their banks often fringed with cattails and whispering reeds, a quiet counterpoint to the solid presence of the farmland above. The sky over Remus is a vast, ever-changing canvas, its blues deepening to indigo as dusk approaches, often streaked with the fiery hues of sunset that paint the western clouds in strokes of amber and rose. The history of Remus is as deeply rooted as the old trees that still mark its older homesteads, a story that began with settlers drawn to the fertile land and the promise of a life built by their own hands. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this place, a steady pulse that dictates the rhythm of the seasons and the prosperity of its inhabitants. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this corner of Michigan, the local economy thrives on the bounty of the land, with farmers’ markets and co-ops serving as vital hubs for commerce and community connection. Remus is also known for its annual Old Fashioned Days, a cherished tradition that draws families and friends from far and wide to celebrate the enduring spirit and uncomplicated joys of rural life, a time when the town square buzzes with laughter and the aroma of grilled corn fills the air.

About This Remus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Remus, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.596695, -85.144752. 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 Remus and Mecosta County.

Detailed location data for Remus includes the ZIP code (49340), telephone area code (616), county seat of Mecosta County (Big Rapids), 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 Remus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.