Waverly Michigan Map

About Waverly, Michigan

Waverly is a locality in Eaton County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 23,575. The population density is 988.3 people per km². Waverly is located at 42.7392°N, 84.6208°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48917.

Waverly unfolds across a landscape of gentle, fertile terrain, where the earth, a rich loam, yields readily to cultivation under the wide, often dramatic Michigan sky. It lies 2.3 miles east-north-east of Delta Township, MI (from Delta Township, MI: bearing 67°T), and is situated 3.3 miles west of Lansing. Fields of corn and soybeans, stretching towards the horizon, are punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple, their leaves rustling a constant, low murmur in the breeze. The air here carries the clean scent of damp soil and, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of ripening grain, a fragrance that clings to the evening light as it softens the edges of the world. The terrain, neither starkly mountainous nor flatly featureless, possesses a quiet grace, its subtle undulations guiding the eye across the patchwork quilt of agriculture and woodland. The roots of Waverly run deep into the agricultural heritage of Eaton County, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the land. For generations, farmers have worked these fields, their livelihoods echoing the seasons and the unpredictable temperament of the weather, shaping the character of the place into one of resilient pragmatism. Though the agricultural pulse remains strong, the broader reach of metropolitan Lansing, a mere stone's throw away, has woven a more diverse economic tapestry, drawing in residents who appreciate the tranquil pace of Waverly while benefiting from the opportunities of the nearby urban center. It is a place where the echoes of past generations, who tilled this very earth, can still be felt in the quiet dignity of its homes and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Waverly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waverly, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.739202, -84.620815. 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 Waverly and Eaton County.

Detailed location data for Waverly includes the ZIP code (49424), telephone area code (616, 517), county seat of Eaton County (Charlotte), and school district assignment (Waverly Community 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 Waverly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.