Six Lakes Michigan Map

About Six Lakes, Michigan

Six Lakes is a locality in Montcalm County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Six Lakes is located at 43.4250°N, 85.1500°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48886.

Six Lakes rests in a quiet pocket of Montcalm County, where the land rolls with a gentle, persistent grace. It lies 34.0 miles north-east of Plainfield Township, MI (from Plainfield Township, MI: bearing 43°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west-north-west of Edmore. The terrain here is a mosaic of fertile fields, often striped with the deep greens of summer crops or the stubbled gold of autumn harvest, interspersed with stands of oak and maple that hold the secrets of seasons past. Water is never far, not with names like Six Lakes dotting the landscape; small, unassuming bodies of water that mirror the wide, often pale blue Michigan sky, reflecting the slow drift of clouds. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, tinged with the sweetness of ripening fruit and the distant hum of agricultural machinery. The history of Six Lakes is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring rhythms of the land and the resilience of its people. This is a place built on the back of agriculture, where generations have worked the soil, coaxing sustenance from its depths. The local economy still draws heavily from the farm fields that surround the scattered homes and businesses, with produce markets and small-scale farming operations forming the backbone of its commerce. Decades ago, logging and sawmills also played a significant role, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy barns and a deep respect for the surrounding woodlands. While the grand narratives might pass it by, Six Lakes possesses a distinct character, a quiet determination that speaks of a community rooted in the earth and the enduring strength of its own making.

About This Six Lakes Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Six Lakes, 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 Six Lakes and Montcalm County.

Detailed location data for Six Lakes includes the ZIP code (48886), telephone area code (517), county seat of Montcalm County (Stanton), 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 Six Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.