Waverly Michigan Map

About Waverly, Michigan

Waverly is a locality in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States. Waverly is located at 42.8020°N, 86.0873°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48917.

Waverly rests in a gentle embrace of rolling terrain, where the rich, dark earth hints at the agricultural bounty it has long sustained. It lies 1.5 miles north-east of Holland, MI (from Holland, MI: bearing 48°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-north-west of Oakland. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions; fields of ripening corn sway like a golden sea under a vast, often cloud-strewn sky, their stalks whispering secrets to the passing breeze. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches gnarled with age, punctuate the horizon, offering pockets of dappled shade that invite quiet contemplation. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of distant blossoms and the promise of evening coolness. Even the gravel roads, winding their way between farmsteads, seem to possess a certain patient character, worn smooth by generations of passage. The history of Waverly is deeply entwined with the land that surrounds it, a narrative of settlers who found fertile ground and established a life built on the soil. For decades, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this community, with family farms producing a steady stream of crops that feed beyond the local borders. While the broader economic landscape has shifted, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and connection to the seasons remains palpable. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist hubs here, but rather a quiet dignity in the well-kept farmhouses and the unassuming storefronts that line the handful of streets. The rhythm of life in Waverly is one that acknowledges the turning of the year, where the harvest dictates the pace and the shared understanding of hard work forms a silent, strong bond between its residents.

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: 42.801968, -86.087263. 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 Ottawa County.

Detailed location data for Waverly includes the ZIP code (49424), telephone area code (616, 517), county seat of Ottawa County (Grand Haven), 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.