Six Lakes Michigan Map

About Six Lakes, Michigan

Six Lakes is a locality in Montcalm County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Six Lakes is located at 43.4250°N, 85.1500°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48886.

Six Lakes rests in a landscape shaped by glacial artistry, where the land itself seems to breathe with a gentle swell. It lies 22.6 miles west-southwest of Mount Pleasant, MI (from Mount Pleasant, MI: bearing 238°T), and is situated 17.9 miles north-northeast of Greenville. The terrain is a subtle mosaic of fertile soil, supporting fields that stretch to a horizon softened by the distant, hazy green of pine forests. Here and there, the namesake bodies of water—six distinct, clear lakes—reflect the immense Michigan sky, their surfaces often rippled by a breeze that carries the scent of damp earth and ripening fruit. The physical character of Six Lakes is one of quietude, a place where the land itself feels ancient and unhurried, its contours a testament to forces far grander than human endeavor. The light at dusk, a particular shade of rose and lavender, seems to linger here, bathing the scattered farmhouses and the quiet roads in a luminous glow. The history of Six Lakes is a quiet hum beneath the surface of its present-day calm, a story woven from the threads of agricultural ambition and the enduring spirit of those who settled this land. Once a vital hub for the region's burgeoning cherry and apple orchards, its economy still carries the echoes of that fruitful past, with local markets still displaying the bounty of the season. Though the grand industrial dreams of nearby cities remain distant, Six Lakes has carved out its own niche, a place where the pace of life allows for genuine connection and the simple appreciation of the natural world. The legacy of early settlers, their hands calloused from tilling this rich soil, is palpable in the enduring structures and the enduring sense of community that defines Six Lakes.

About This Six Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Six Lakes, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.425031, -85.150025. 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 Six Lakes and Montcalm County.

Detailed location data for Six Lakes includes the ZIP code (48886), telephone area code (517), county seat of Montcalm County (Stanton), 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 Six Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.