Sand Lake Michigan Map
Explore Sand Lake, Michigan, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Sand Lake, Michigan
| City | Sand Lake |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Iosco County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 44.328956 |
| Longitude | -83.665714 |
| Population | 1,418 |
| Density | 36.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 49343, 48748 |
| Area Code | 616, 586 |
| County Seat | Tawas City |
| School District | Tawas Area Schools |
About Sand Lake, Michigan
Sand Lake is a locality in Iosco County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,418. The population density is 36.6 people per km². Sand Lake is located at 44.3290°N, 83.6657°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 49343, 48748.Sand Lake occupies a quiet expanse of the Michigan interior, defined by the glacial legacy of its terrain and the persistent presence of the Huron National Forest. It lies 51.1 miles north-northeast of Bay City, MI (from Bay City, MI: bearing 11°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-northwest of East Tawas. The land here slopes in long, slow swells, covered in a dense mosaic of pine and hardwood that holds the cool, damp scent of decaying leaves even in the height of summer. Just a mile to the east, the water of Sand Creek cuts a narrow, winding path through the soil, its current muted by the thick overgrowth of the banks. As the sun begins to fail, the light filters through the high canopy in thin, amber shafts, catching the dust motes that dance in the still air above the forest floor.
Historical development in Sand Lake remains tied to the rhythms of the timber industry and the gradual clearing of the wilderness that once dominated the region. The economy relies on the steady, quiet labor of those who work the land and the modest commerce that supports the surrounding woodland tracts. Life here moves in accordance with the turning of the seasons, far removed from the frantic pace of larger industrial centers. Residents observe the change in the atmosphere as the autumn chill settles, grounding their days in the simple, repetitive tasks that have defined the character of the settlement since its early years.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Huron National Forest (National Forest) — 0.2 mi, 179° S · 436k acres
- Grant Township Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 233° SW
- Oak Ridge Lodge (Private Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 294° NW
- Champion Rec Club (Park) — 2.6 mi, 052° NE
- Pee-Ow Hunt Club (Park) — 5.5 mi, 179° S
- State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 184° S
- Kiwanis' Monument (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 017° N
- Canoer's Memorial (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 006° N
- Lumberman's Monument (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 016° N
- Iargo Springs Interpretive Site (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 356° N
- Foote Pond Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.2 mi, 041° NE
- Tawas Point State Park (State Park) — 11.5 mi, 119° SE
- Huron Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 12.3 mi, 042° NE · 3,628 acres
- Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 13.7 mi, 239° SW
- AuSable-Oscoda Historical Museum (Museum) — 17.8 mi, 069° E
- Paul Bunyan Statue (Public Artwork) — 17.8 mi, 068° E
- Observation Tower (Attraction) — 17.9 mi, 288° W
- ADA Hunting Blind (Attraction) — 19.3 mi, 289° W
- Arenac County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 19.6 mi, 184° S
- Au Sable, Michigan Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 21.0 mi, 338° N · 6,932 acres
- Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 21.3 mi, 053° NE
- Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.1 mi, 151° SE · 1,668 acres
- Frank Sabastian Smith House (Monument) — 28.4 mi, 263° W
- Steiner Museum (Museum) — 35.0 mi, 327° NW
- Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts (Theatre) — 38.6 mi, 287° W
- Pigeon Historical Society (Museum) — 39.8 mi, 150° SE
- Gladwin County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 46.5 mi, 241° SW
- Bay City Cinemas (Cinema) — 49.7 mi, 193° S
- World Friendship Shell (Theatre) — 51.7 mi, 193° S
- Art in the Loft (Gallery) — 52.0 mi, 013° N
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About This Sand Lake Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sand Lake, Michigan. Coordinates: 44.328956, -83.665714. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Sand Lake includes the ZIP code (49343, 48748), telephone area code (616, 586), county seat of Iosco County (Tawas City), and school district assignment (Tawas Area Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
