Wilson Michigan Map

About Wilson, Michigan

Wilson is a locality in Menominee County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Wilson is located at 45.7052°N, 87.4382°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49896.

Wilson lies at a convergence of the land's quiet offerings, where the deep green of the Upper Peninsula's forests begins to soften its edges. It lies 45.2 miles north-north-west of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 335°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west of Bark River. The terrain here is a gentle rolling, a slow exhale from the ancient bedrock, with soils that speak of glacial retreat and the patient work of centuries. Scattered clearings reveal fields of hay and corn, their stalks catching the high, pale sun of summer, while the dense woods behind them hold secrets in their shadowed depths. The air, especially after a rain, carries the sharp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a perfume that clings to the skin and lingers in the memory. This is a place where the sky feels vast, stretching from horizon to horizon, and where the silence is often broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant cry of a hawk. The history of Wilson is tied to the land's bounty and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground and timber, established a life here, their endeavors shaping the very character of the place. The local economy, while perhaps more modest now, still echoes with the industrious past. Small farms continue to dot the landscape, their owners tending to crops and livestock with a quiet dedication. Nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offer their own quiet beauty and a connection to the larger watershed that feeds into Lake Michigan. The community of Wilson, though small, holds a distinct identity, a blend of hard work and a deep appreciation for the natural world that surrounds it, a place where the pace of life is measured by the changing seasons rather than the ticking of a clock.

About This Wilson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wilson, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.705244, -87.438184. 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 Wilson and Menominee County.

Detailed location data for Wilson includes the ZIP code (49896), telephone area code (906), county seat of Menominee County (Menominee), 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 Wilson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.