Drummond Island Michigan Map

About Drummond Island, Michigan

Drummond Island is a locality in Chippewa County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,000. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Drummond Island is located at 46.0205°N, 83.7331°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49726.

Drummond Island rests in the vast, cool embrace of Lake Huron, a rugged sentinel at the eastern edge of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It lies 43.9 miles southeast of Sault Ste Marie, MI (from Sault Ste Marie, MI: bearing 138°T), and is situated 44.1 miles southeast of Sault Ste. Marie. Its shores are a mosaic of weathered stone and soft sand, where the relentless lapping of waves polishes pebbles to a smooth sheen. Inland, dense forests of pine and balsam fir, smelling of resin and damp earth, stretch across the island's undulating terrain, their branches often heavy with the soft gray of passing mist. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of freshwater and the distant, earthy perfume of decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the wildness that still holds sway. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting patterns on the forest floor, and the silence, broken only by the cry of gulls or the rustle of unseen creatures, is a palpable presence. The history of Drummond Island is as layered as the sedimentary rock that forms its foundation, marked by early fur traders and a brief period as a British military post before finally becoming American soil. Its economy, once tied to logging and fishing, now largely revolves around tourism and a quiet, self-sufficient way of life. The island thrives on the steady influx of summer visitors drawn to its natural beauty, their presence bringing a gentle hum to the otherwise tranquil neighborhoods. Small marinas dot the coastline, their docks crowded with the colorful hulls of boats, a testament to the enduring connection between Drummond Island and its surrounding waters. The islanders, many with roots stretching back generations, possess a deep understanding of the seasons and a quiet pride in their remote corner of the world.

About This Drummond Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Drummond Island, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.020546, -83.733123. 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 Drummond Island and Chippewa County.

Detailed location data for Drummond Island includes the ZIP code (49726), telephone area code (906), county seat of Chippewa County (Sault Ste. Marie), 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 Drummond Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.