Douglas Michigan Map

About Douglas, Michigan

Douglas is a locality in Allegan County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,427. The population density is 281.1 people per km². Douglas is located at 42.6434°N, 86.2006°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49406.0.

Douglas rests along the undulating shores of Lake Michigan, a place where the air carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and the distant, musky perfume of the vast freshwater sea. It lies 11.0 miles south-southwest of Holland, MI (from Holland, MI: bearing 205°T), and is situated 15.7 miles west-southwest of Oakland. The landscape here is a gentle study in contrasts: soft, sandy beaches give way to whispering dunes crowned with hardy grasses, which in turn surrender to stands of mature deciduous trees, their leaves a vibrant palette of greens in summer and fiery hues in autumn. The light at the close of day often casts a golden, almost ethereal glow across the water, transforming the horizon into a shimmering expanse that beckons the gaze. The physical character of Douglas is one of approachable beauty, a place where the land feels both welcoming and wild, shaped by the persistent breath of the lake. Originally settled by those drawn to the rich timber resources and the promise of a burgeoning port, Douglas has always been intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of commerce and the bounty of its surroundings. The legacy of the lumber industry, though largely past, still whispers through the older buildings, their sturdy frames a testament to a time of vigorous growth. Today, the local economy hums with a more varied tune, a blend of seasonal tourism that thrives on the allure of the lake and its sandy shores, alongside agricultural endeavors that have long characterized this corner of Southwest Michigan. The cherry orchards and apple groves, visible in the distance, paint a pastoral backdrop to the more active harbor life, where pleasure craft bob alongside fishing boats, a gentle reminder of the enduring connection to the water that defines Douglas.

About This Douglas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Douglas, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.643358, -86.200593. 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 Douglas and Allegan County.

Detailed location data for Douglas includes the ZIP code (49660), telephone area code (989, 616), county seat of Allegan County (Allegan), and school district assignment (Saugatuck 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 Douglas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.