Vergennes Township Michigan Map

About Vergennes Township, Michigan

Vergennes Township is a locality in Kent County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Vergennes Township is located at 42.9846°N, 85.3756°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49331.

Vergennes Township unfolds across rolling terrain, a gentle tapestry of agricultural fields stitched with woodlands and punctuated by the quiet glint of occasional ponds. It lies 6.0 miles east-north-east of Forest Hills, MI (from Forest Hills, MI: bearing 73°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-east of Cascade Township. The land here breathes with the turning seasons, from the verdant blush of spring to the deep, russet hues of autumn, its character shaped by the fertile soil that has sustained generations. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crispness that hints at the nearby Great Lakes, a subtle coolness that softens the warmth of the sun. Here, roads wind like lazy rivers between fields of corn and soybeans, and the occasional cluster of farmhouses stands as solitary sentinels against the wide Michigan sky, their silhouettes softened by the hazy, golden light of late afternoon. This is a place where the echoes of a farming past are still palpable, where the local economy has long been rooted in the earth and its bounty, producing grains and dairy that have nourished communities far beyond its borders. The legacy of early settlers, who saw the potential in this fertile ground, can be felt in the enduring spirit of self-reliance and the quiet pride in hard work that characterizes Vergennes Township. Though the landscape has evolved, the fundamental connection to the land remains, a continuous thread woven through its history and the daily lives of its residents, who find their rhythm in the cycles of planting and harvest.

About This Vergennes Township Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Vergennes Township, 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 Vergennes Township and Kent County.

Detailed location data for Vergennes Township includes the ZIP code (49331), telephone area code (616), county seat of Kent County (Grand 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 Vergennes Township is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.