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| City | Riverdale |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Gratiot |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 43.385587 |
| Longitude | -84.835568 |
| Population | 216 |
| Density | 146.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48877 |
| Area Code | 517 |
| County Seat | Ithaca |
| School District | Alma Public Schools |
Riverdale is a locality in Gratiot County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 216. The population density is 146.7 people per km². Riverdale is located at 43.3856°N, 84.8356°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48877.
Riverdale unfolds across a landscape of flat, fertile fields and dense woodlots where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed. It lies 15.1 miles south-southwest of Mount Pleasant, MI (from Mount Pleasant, MI: bearing 193°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west of Alma. The Pine River carves a quiet, meandering path through this terrain, its dark water reflecting the changing canopy of hardwoods that stand as silent sentinels along the banks. Only two miles distant, the waters of Twin Lake hold a glassy stillness under the heavy, pale light of late autumn afternoons, providing a sanctuary for migratory birds and local wildlife. Residents often find their way to the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail, a linear corridor that cuts through the surrounding countryside, offering a paved artery for those moving through the landscape on foot or by bicycle. Riverdale grew from the necessity of the land, shaped by the cycles of agriculture that define the regional economy and the rhythm of the seasons. The soil here, dark and heavy, continues to support the farms that anchor the local identity, while the quiet pace of life is marked by the steady, unadorned work of its people. Historical remnants of the area’s early development remain visible in the modest architecture of its streets, where the past persists in the weathered wood of old outbuildings and the solid foundations of local structures. There is a particular clarity to the air here, a crispness that carries the scent of damp earth and coming winter, grounding the inhabitants in a place that asks for little more than patience and a steady hand.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riverdale, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.385587, -84.835568. 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 Riverdale and Gratiot County.
Detailed location data for Riverdale includes the ZIP code (48877), telephone area code (517), county seat of Gratiot County (Ithaca), and school district assignment (Alma 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 Riverdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |