Union Michigan Map

About Union, Michigan

Union is a locality in Cass County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Union is located at 41.7862°N, 85.8678°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49130.

Union rests in a broad, fertile valley, a place where the land exhales a quiet, agrarian breath under a wide, often cerulean sky. It lies 20.1 miles east of Niles, MI (from Niles, MI: bearing 98°T), and is situated 9.1 miles northeast of Elkhart. The fields here are not vast, flat plains, but rather gently undulating expanses of rich, dark soil, stitched together by the darker green threads of hedgerows and the occasional stand of mature oak, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sun. The air carries the clean, almost sweet scent of turned earth and, depending on the season, the delicate perfume of blossoming apple trees or the sharper tang of ripening cherries. In the distance, the land rises and falls with a subtle grace, hinting at the larger geological forces that shaped this corner of southwestern Michigan, a landscape that feels both grounded and expansive, a canvas for the changing light. The roots of Union run deep into the agricultural history of this region, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of orchards and family farms that continue to define its economic pulse. While the grand industrial ambitions of Detroit may lie a distant memory, the industrious spirit persists here, channeled into the cultivation of fruit and the careful tending of the land. This is a place where the seasons dictate the pace, a gentle, unhurried rhythm that allows for a deep appreciation of the natural world and the quiet satisfaction of a harvest well-earned. The community itself, though small, possesses a distinct character, a blend of practicality and a certain understated pride, reflected in the well-maintained homes and the friendly nods exchanged on the street, a testament to a shared understanding of this particular corner of Michigan.

About This Union Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.78616, -85.867776. 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 Union and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (49130), telephone area code (269), county seat of Cass County (Cassopolis), 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 Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.