Thompsonville Michigan Map

About Thompsonville, Michigan

Thompsonville is a locality in Benzie County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 490. The population density is 197.0 people per km². Thompsonville is located at 44.5203°N, 85.9440°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49683.

Thompsonville lies in the gentle embrace of Benzie County, a landscape painted with the broad strokes of Northern Michigan. It lies 16.6 miles southwest of Long Lake Township, MI (from Long Lake Township, MI: bearing 216°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-southwest of Inland Township. Here, the land swells and recedes like a quiet breath, a mosaic of fertile soil that cradles orchards heavy with the promise of fruit and stands of pine that scent the air with a resinous perfume. The sky above Thompsonville often seems larger than elsewhere, a vast canvas where clouds drift like ships on an azure sea, and the light, particularly as the day surrenders to evening, possesses a soft, diffused quality that lends a luminous glow to the fields and woodlands. This is a place where the earth feels close, a tangible presence underfoot, and the whisper of wind through the trees carries the secrets of the North Woods. The history of Thompsonville is subtly interwoven with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, particularly the renowned cherry and apple orchards that define the regional economy and draw travelers seeking the sweet tang of Michigan's harvest. It’s a place that remembers its roots, a quiet testament to the hard work that transformed this land into a provider. While the grander narratives of the Motor City might echo distantly, Thompsonville's own story is one of steady cultivation, of generations tending the earth and nurturing the fruit that graces tables far and wide. This enduring connection to the land gives Thompsonville a distinct character, a groundedness that is as palpable as the rich, dark soil itself, a quiet dignity that speaks of resilience and a deep understanding of nature's cycles.

About This Thompsonville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Thompsonville, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.520279, -85.943972. 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 Thompsonville and Benzie County.

Detailed location data for Thompsonville includes the ZIP code (49683), telephone area code (989), county seat of Benzie County (Beulah), and school district assignment (Benzie County Central School). 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 Thompsonville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.