Union Michigan Map

About Union, Michigan

Union is a locality in Cass County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Union is located at 41.7862°N, 85.8678°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49130.

Union rests in the gently rolling landscape of southwestern Michigan, where the earth exhales the scent of fertile soil and distant pine. It lies 9.1 miles north-east of Elkhart, IN (from Elkhart, IN: bearing 38°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east-north-east of Simonton Lake. The terrain here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the seasons, interspersed with stands of oak and maple that offer a cool, dappled shade. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain softness, a quiet hum of insect life and the occasional lowing of cattle from a nearby pasture. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the valleys, feeding into larger waterways that shape the contours of the land. The character of Union is one of grounded simplicity, a place where the sky feels vast and the pace of life is dictated by the sun's arc. The history of Union is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of Cass County, a place that has long sustained itself on the bounty of its land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established communities like Union, carving out lives from the wilderness. The local economy, while diversifying, still holds a deep connection to agriculture, with crops like corn and soybeans dominating the surrounding fields. You can see this legacy in the weathered barns and the sturdy, practical architecture of the homes. While Union may not boast grand monuments, its distinctiveness lies in this enduring connection to the earth and the quiet resilience of its people, a character reflected in the steady, unassuming flow of daily life.

About This Union Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Union, 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 Union and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (49130), telephone area code (269), county seat of Cass County (Cassopolis), 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 Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.