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Westwood Michigan Map

Explore Westwood, Michigan, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Westwood, Michigan

How to Use This Westwood, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Westwood, Michigan. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Michigan or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Westwood.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Westwood
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Kalamazoo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.303049
Longitude	-85.628653
Population	9,621
Density	1302.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	49659, 49006
Area Code	989, 269
County Seat	Kalamazoo
School District	Kalamazoo Public School District

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About Westwood, Michigan

Westwood is a locality in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,621. The population density is 1302.5 people per km². Westwood is located at 42.3030°N, 85.6287°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 49659, 49006.

Westwood occupies a quiet expanse of the Michigan interior where the land rises in slow, deliberate swells toward the distant horizon. It lies 2.5 miles west-northwest of Kalamazoo, MI (from Kalamazoo, MI: bearing 288°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-northwest of Portage. The earth here holds a deep, dark fertility, supporting thin lines of woodland that break the monotony of the open plains. Sunlight catches the dust of late summer, turning the fields into a muted palette of gold and tawny brown as the heat lingers. To the north, the W K Kellogg Experimental Forest acts as a living laboratory for the timber that once defined the regional industry. On the far edge of the sky, the faint, blue-tinted shadow of Walnut Ridge reminds the traveler of a more rugged terrain far beyond these immediate, manageable acres.

Westwood grew from the steady labor of those who recognized the potential in the rich soil and the proximity of reliable water sources. The economy has shifted from early agricultural roots to a modern blend of service-based enterprise and small-scale manufacturing that keeps the local pulse rhythmic and predictable. Arcadia Creek flows with a quiet persistence through the landscape, providing a necessary artery for the surrounding acreage. Residents often gather near the banks of Asylum Lake, where the water remains undisturbed by the frantic pace of the outside world. Stroud Family Park offers a rare, manicured space for public life, anchoring the neighborhood in a shared appreciation for the outdoors.

Westwood maintains a character defined by the patience of the seasons and the quiet dignity of its inhabitants. Local life centers on the simple patterns of the day, where the arrival of autumn brings a crisp, biting clarity to the air that smells faintly of woodsmoke. While the region remains largely composed of private lives, the cultural spirit is anchored by the presence of institutions that prioritize education and the long-term preservation of the environment. Events held throughout the calendar year rely on the participation of the neighbors, fostering a sense of continuity that bypasses the need for grand, public spectacles. The quietude of the surroundings provides a sanctuary for those who value the understated beauty of a landscape that does not demand attention but rewards a careful look.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Stroud Family Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 334° NW
Grand Prairie Golf Course (Park) — 0.6 mi, 334° NW
Arboretum (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 181° S
Prairies Golf Club (Park) — 1.4 mi, 242° SW
Versluis/Dickinson Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 069° E
The Committee (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 158° S
Western W (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 153° SE
Dalton Theatre (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 120° SE
Nelda K. Balch Playhouse (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 119° SE
Kal-Haven Trail Sesq. State Park (State Park) — 2.0 mi, 310° NW
Martin Luther King Jr. (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 102° E
South Street (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 113° SE
Burdick Street (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 109° E
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Center for New Media Art Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 108° E
Asylum Lake (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 193° S
Kalamazoo Mall (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 111° E
Black Arts & Cultural Center (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 113° SE
Red Arrow Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 102° E
Kalamazoo Nature Center (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 026° NE
Overlook Deck (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 254° W
Artist Singh Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 146° SE
Nature's Playground (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 029° NE
Sports Life Art & Design (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 137° SE
JCPenney Portraits (Arts Centre) — 5.9 mi, 163° S
Kalamazoo Film Society (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 162° S
Bernatche School of Dance (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 162° S
Celery Flats Interpretive Center (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 160° S
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 13.7 mi, 021° N · 539k acres
North Country National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 14.6 mi, 080° E · 286 acres
Van Buren State Park (State Park) — 34.0 mi, 274° W

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