Westphalia Michigan Map

About Westphalia, Michigan

Westphalia is a locality in Clinton County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 980. The population density is 308.5 people per km². Westphalia is located at 42.9295°N, 84.7986°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48894.

Westphalia rests in a landscape of gentle swells and fertile fields, where the horizon stretches wide under a sky that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight. It lies 15.6 miles north-north-west of Delta Township, MI (from Delta Township, MI: bearing 334°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-west of Watertown Township. The land itself is a mosaic of cultivated acres, interrupted by the darker, richer greens of woodlots and the occasional silver glint of a meandering creek. Life here unfolds with a quiet deliberation, the air often carrying the sweet, earthy scent of tilled soil and the distant lowing of cattle. The very character of Westphalia is etched in the patient unfolding of seasons, the steady growth of crops, and the enduring presence of the sky overhead, a constant, vast companion to the human endeavors below. The roots of Westphalia run deep into the agricultural heritage of Michigan, a legacy built by generations who coaxed sustenance from this rich earth. The local economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with farms producing a variety of grains, dairy, and livestock, their products finding their way to markets near and far. This enduring connection to the soil has fostered a particular kind of resilience and self-reliance within the community, a quiet pride in honest work and the cycles of nature. While the hum of agricultural machinery is a common soundtrack, the history of this place is also whispered in the sturdy, weathered barns and the simple, enduring architecture that speaks of a community built to last, a testament to the enduring spirit of its founders.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Westphalia, 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 Westphalia and Clinton County.

Detailed location data for Westphalia includes the ZIP code (48894), telephone area code (517), county seat of Clinton County (St. Johns), and school district assignment (Pewamo-Westphalia Community School District). 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 Westphalia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.