Wyoming Michigan Map

About Wyoming, Michigan

Wyoming is a locality in Keweenaw County, Michigan, United States. Wyoming is located at 47.4177°N, 88.0826°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49509.

Wyoming, a small settlement on the western edge of the Keweenaw Peninsula, offers a stark beauty defined by its rugged terrain and the ceaseless presence of Lake Superior. It lies 166.8 miles north-north-west of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 343°T), and is situated 14.1 miles north-east of Traverse. Here, the land rises sharply from the water's edge, a jumble of ancient rock and dense cedar forest that seems to resist the passage of time. The air, perpetually cool and carrying the bracing scent of pine and damp earth, hums with a quiet energy, a reflection of the wildness that still holds sway. Even in the muted light of late afternoon, when the sun dips low and casts long, skeletal shadows across the undergrowth, there is a profound stillness, an almost watchful peace that settles over the scattered homes and winding, gravel roads. The history of Wyoming is inextricably bound to the fortunes of the copper mines that once pulsed with life throughout this region. Though the deep shafts are now silent, their legacy remains in the scattered remnants of company housing and the enduring spirit of resilience that characterized the immigrant communities drawn here by the promise of wealth. The local economy, once fueled by the earth's dark bounty, has largely shifted to tourism and a quiet subsistence, with many residents finding employment in the nearby larger towns or tending to the wild lands that now dominate. This isolation, once a challenge, has become a defining characteristic of Wyoming, fostering a distinct cultural identity where the cycles of nature and the whispers of the past are still deeply felt.

About This Wyoming Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wyoming, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.417689, -88.082606. 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 Wyoming and Keweenaw County.

Detailed location data for Wyoming includes the ZIP code (49519), telephone area code (906, 616), county seat of Keweenaw County (Eagle River), and school district assignment (Wyoming Public 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 Wyoming is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.