Arcadia Michigan Map

About Arcadia, Michigan

Arcadia is a locality in Manistee County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 120. The population density is 79.4 people per km². Arcadia is located at 44.4931°N, 86.2318°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49613.

Arcadia rests on the southwestern shore of a vast, shimmering expanse of freshwater, its landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and the persistent breath of the Great Lakes. It lies 28.4 miles west-southwest of Long Lake Township, MI (from Long Lake Township, MI: bearing 237°T), and is situated 17.8 miles north-northeast of Manistee. The land itself is a gentle undulation of fertile soil, a patchwork quilt of verdant fields and the darker, denser hues of pine and hardwood forests that push towards the northern horizon. Here, the air carries a distinct coolness, even in the height of summer, a constant reminder of the immense body of water that defines Arcadia's western edge, its surface catching the sun in a thousand fragmented diamonds, especially in the limpid light of late afternoon. Rolling dunes, softened by time and vegetation, whisper secrets of winds past, and the distant call of gulls often punctuates the quiet hum of the natural world. The history of Arcadia is deeply entwined with the bounty of its surroundings, a narrative woven from timber, fruit, and the enduring spirit of its people. Originally established as a logging town, the towering pines that once dominated the landscape have long since yielded to the cultivation of orchards, so that Arcadia is now celebrated for its crisp apples and the ruby glow of its cherries, a sweet and vibrant legacy. The economic pulse of Arcadia still beats with the seasons, its rhythm dictated by the planting, tending, and harvesting of these fruits, a tradition that draws travelers from afar to its roadside stands and bustling farmers' markets. This agricultural heartland, bordered by the deep blue of Lake Michigan, fosters a sense of groundedness, a quiet pride in the land and the simple, honest work it sustains.

About This Arcadia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arcadia, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.493056, -86.231759. 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 Arcadia and Manistee County.

Detailed location data for Arcadia includes the ZIP code (49613), telephone area code (989), county seat of Manistee County (Manistee), and school district assignment (Onekama Consolidated 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 Arcadia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.