Scottville Michigan Map

About Scottville, Michigan

Scottville is a locality in Mason County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,474. The population density is 352.2 people per km². Scottville is located at 43.9547°N, 86.2801°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49454.

Scottville rests in a gentle hollow where the Pere Marquette River flows with a patient, amber gleam. It lies 49.8 miles north of Muskegon, MI (from Muskegon, MI: bearing 358°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east of Ludington. The land here is a study in soft contours, a landscape of rolling fields giving way to the dense green of mixed hardwood forests that climb the low, glacial moraines. Along the riverbanks, willows trail their fingers in the water, their leaves catching the diffused, silvery light that often filters through the Michigan sky. The air itself, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and pine needles, a palpable breath of the surrounding wildness that seems to settle over Scottville like a quiet benediction. The houses, many with sturdy, practical lines, seem to hunker down against the elements, their windows often reflecting the muted hues of the changing seasons. The history of Scottville is deeply entwined with the Pere Marquette River, once a vital artery for logging and commerce, its waters now offering a more tranquil existence for anglers and kayakers. The town’s roots are firmly planted in the agricultural bounty of Mason County; fields of corn and soybeans stretch out from the town's edges, a testament to the enduring spirit of the land. Local businesses, often family-owned, lend a distinct character to Main Street, their storefronts bearing the patina of years. While the grand industries of yesteryear have faded, a quiet resilience defines Scottville, a community that cherishes its connection to the natural world and the steady, unhurried rhythm of life. The old grist mill, a silent sentinel by the river, stands as a reminder of a time when the water’s power was harnessed with robust ingenuity, a tangible echo of Scottville’s industrious past.

About This Scottville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Scottville, 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 Scottville and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Scottville includes the ZIP code (49454), telephone area code (616), county seat of Mason County (Ludington), and school district assignment (Mason County Central 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 Scottville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.