Montague Michigan Map

About Montague, Michigan

Montague is a locality in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,531. The population density is 386.5 people per km². Montague is located at 43.4167°N, 86.3570°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49437.

Montague rests where the White River spills its freshwaters into the grand, blue expanse of Lake Michigan, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 13.7 miles north-northwest of Muskegon, MI (from Muskegon, MI: bearing 337°T), and is situated 0.6 miles northwest of Whitehall. The land here is a gentle swell of sandy soil, supporting orchards that blush with apple and cherry in their seasons, and dense stands of evergreen that whisper secrets to the prevailing west winds. The shoreline is a shifting artwork of dunes, their pale faces sculpted by the relentless push and pull of the lake, giving way to stretches of beach that gleam like scattered pearls under the wide Michigan sky. Even in the height of summer, a certain quietude pervades, a sense of nature’s patient, enduring presence that makes the very ground feel solid and ancient beneath one’s feet. The history of Montague is deeply entwined with the bounty of its surroundings and the industrious spirit of those who sought to harness it. Once a bustling hub for timber and shipping, its harbor once teemed with schooners laden with lumber bound for distant cities. Today, while the logging industry has faded into memory, the spirit of enterprise endures, now focused on agriculture – the sweet, tart promise of its fruit farms drawing visitors and sustenance alike. The town retains a palpable connection to its maritime past, evident in the weathered docks and the enduring charm of its waterfront neighborhoods, where the echoes of a bygone era can still be heard in the cry of gulls and the distant hum of fishing boats. Montague remembers its roots, a living testament to the land’s enduring generosity and the resilience of its people.

About This Montague Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montague, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.416677, -86.357013. 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 Montague and Muskegon County.

Detailed location data for Montague includes the ZIP code (49437), telephone area code (616), county seat of Muskegon County (Muskegon), and school district assignment (Montague Area 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 Montague is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.