Newberry Michigan Map

About Newberry, Michigan

Newberry is a locality in Luce County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,329. The population density is 571.6 people per km². Newberry is located at 46.3550°N, 85.5096°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49868.

Newberry spreads across a sprawling, level expanse of the Upper Peninsula, defined by the quiet persistence of pine and hardwood stands that stretch toward the horizon. It lies 56.2 miles west of Sault Ste. Marie, MI (from Sault Ste. Marie, MI: bearing 260°T), and is situated 56.3 miles west of Sault Ste Marie. The landscape remains profoundly inland, characterized by an expansive, hushed quality where the light filters through dense canopy to illuminate the mossy undergrowth of the Tahquamenon River State Forest. Only a mile away, the dark, tannin-stained waters of the Tahquamenon River carve a slow, deliberate path through the earth, while Hamilton Lake sits just two miles distant, offering a stillness that mirrors the vast, open skies. Far to the south, the vague silhouette of the Blue Mountains provides the only interruption to the flat, terrestrial geometry, grounding Newberry in a terrain that feels ancient and undisturbed. Newberry draws its character from the endurance of the timber industry and the steady, unassuming pace of a regional hub that has long served as a gateway to the wilder interior. Within the boundaries of Unknown Park, the pulse of daily life moves with the seasons, shifting from the deep, insulating quiet of winter to the vibrant, industrious hum of the harvest months. The economy remains tethered to the forest and the land, reflecting a history of logging camps and the resourceful spirit of those who settled this northern reaches. Across Newberry, the architecture speaks to a pragmatic legacy, where the clapboard facades and sturdy storefronts hold the memory of generations who turned this dense woodland into a place of sustained habitation, defined by the bracing air and the rhythmic, unadorned work of the North Woods.

About This Newberry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newberry, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.354998, -85.509559. 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 Newberry and Luce County.

Detailed location data for Newberry includes the ZIP code (49868), telephone area code (906), county seat of Luce County (Newberry), and school district assignment (Tahquamenon Area 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 Newberry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.