East Jordan Michigan Map

About East Jordan, Michigan

East Jordan is a locality in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,023. The population density is 228.6 people per km². East Jordan is located at 45.1581°N, 85.1242°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49727.

East Jordan anchors its existence where the persistent flow of Brown Creek meets the expansive, deep-water basin of Lake Charlevoix. It lies 36.5 miles northeast of Traverse City, MI (from Traverse City, MI: bearing 41°T), and is situated 6.7 miles southwest of Boyne City. The landscape rises toward the gentle, forested slopes of Richardson Hill, while the nearby Jordan River Sedge Marsh offers a quiet expanse of wetland that shifts its color with the turning seasons. The air here holds a crisp, northern clarity, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth across the water as the light at dusk turns the surface of Lake Charlevoix into a sheet of hammered copper. East Jordan remains a place where the land dictates the rhythm of the day, defined by the proximity of protected marshes and the steady, unceasing movement of the creek toward the lake. Industrial legacy pulses beneath the surface of East Jordan, rooted in the ironworks and timber milling that once drew settlers to the forested banks. While the local economy has evolved from its heavy manufacturing origins, the character of the people remains forged by a long-standing tradition of craftsmanship and resilience against the harsh, gray winters. Travelers seeking the solitude of the wilderness find their way toward the In The Woods Ski Trail, while those preferring the proximity of the water look toward the distant, sheltered reach of Dutchmans Bay. Life in East Jordan moves with the tide of the seasons, honoring a history of hard work while looking out over the water toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Holy Island rising from the lake.

About This East Jordan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Jordan, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.158063, -85.124225. 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 East Jordan and Charlevoix County.

Detailed location data for East Jordan includes the ZIP code (49727), telephone area code (906), county seat of Charlevoix County (Charlevoix), and school district assignment (East Jordan 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 East Jordan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.