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Nearest Communities to Traverse City,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Traverse City, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Traverse City:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small city in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance starting from Traverse City.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Traverse City is primarily located in Grand Traverse County and is the County Seat. A portion of Traverse City extends into Leelanau County.

The following 7 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Grand Traverse County: Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee & Wexford.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 136 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Traverse City. Of these communities, 109 are located in counties other than Grand Traverse County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Traverse City (which is Grand Traverse County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Traverse City

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Grand Traverse County   (where Traverse City resides)
    • County Website:   https://www.gtcountymi.gov/
    • County Seat for Grand Traverse:   Traverse City
    • Note: The Grand Traverse Bay lies to the north
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Traverse City   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Traverse City.
      • Brookside
        (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookside have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookside
        • Brookside is located in Grand Traverse County
      • Fivemile Corner
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fivemile Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fivemile Corner
        • Fivemile Corner is located in Grand Traverse County
      • Acme
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Acme have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Acme
        • Acme is located in Grand Traverse County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Acme <4>
      • Chums Corner
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chums Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chums Corner
        • Chums Corner is located in Grand Traverse County
      • Grawn
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grawn
        • Grawn is located in Grand Traverse County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grawn <4>
      • Bates
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bates
        • Bates is located in Grand Traverse County
      • Yuba
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yuba have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yuba
        • Yuba is located in Grand Traverse County
      • Devils Elbow
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Williamsburg
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamsburg
        • Williamsburg is located in Grand Traverse County
        • Williamsburg has also been known as:
        • Williamburg
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamsburg <4>
      • Mapleton
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Hilltop
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
        • Hilltop is located in Grand Traverse County
      • Monroe Center
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monroe Center have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe Center
        • Monroe Center is located in Grand Traverse County
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        • Jacks Landing
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacks Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacks Landing
          • Jacks Landing is located in Grand Traverse County
        • Mayfield
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Interlochen
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Angel
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Mabel
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Hannah
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hannah have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hannah
          • Hannah is located in Grand Traverse County
        • Kingsley
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsley
          • Kingsley is located in Grand Traverse County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,618 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kingsley <4>
        • Tunk ‑ Historic
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tunk. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tunk
          • Tunk is located in Grand Traverse County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Tunk
          • From Traverse City to Tunk
        • Pavlovic Corner
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Old Mission
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Summit City
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit City
          • Summit City is located in Grand Traverse County
        • Karlin
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Wexford Corner
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wexford Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wexford Corner
          • Wexford Corner is located in Grand Traverse County
        • McManus Corner
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McManus Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McManus Corner
          • McManus Corner is located in Grand Traverse County
        • Walton
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Walton. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walton
          • Walton is located in Grand Traverse County
          • Walton has also been known as:
          • Walton Junction
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Walton
          • From Traverse City to Walton
  • Antrim County
    • County Website:   https://www.antrimcountymi.gov/
    • County Seat for Antrim:   Bellaire
    • Note: The Grand Traverse Bay lies to the west
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Traverse City   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Traverse City.
      • Elk Rapids
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Kewadin
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Alden
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
      • Clam River
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clam River have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clam River
        • Clam River is located in Antrim County
      • Clam Lake ‑ Historic
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Creswell
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creswell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creswell
        • Creswell is located in Antrim County
      • North Arms
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Arms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Arms
        • North Arms is located in Antrim County
      • Bellaire
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Snowflake
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snowflake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snowflake
        • Snowflake is located in Antrim County
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        • Torch Lake
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Torch Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Torch Lake
          • Torch Lake is located in Antrim County
        • Central Lake
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Lake
          • Central Lake is located in Antrim County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 942 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Central Lake <4>
        • Eastport
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Antrim
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Antrim have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antrim
          • Antrim is located in Antrim County
        • Mancelona
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mancelona have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mancelona
          • Mancelona is located in Antrim County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,375 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mancelona <4>
        • Pleasant Valley
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Valley
          • Pleasant Valley is located in Antrim County
  • Benzie County
    • County Website:   https://www.benzieco.net/
    • County Seat for Benzie:   Beulah
    • Note: Lake Michigan lies to the west
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Traverse City   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Traverse City.
      • Cedar Run
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Run
        • Cedar Run is located in Benzie County
      • Lake Ann
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ann have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ann
        • Lake Ann is located in Benzie County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 271 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Ann <4>
      • Bendon
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bendon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bendon
        • Bendon is located in Benzie County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Bendon
        • From Traverse City to Bendon
      • Platte River
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Wallin
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Griner Station
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Nessen City
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Honor
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honor
        • Honor is located in Benzie County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 331 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Honor <4>
      • Averytown ‑ Historic
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Averytown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Averytown
        • Averytown is located in Benzie County
      • Thompsonville
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Aral ‑ Historic
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aral. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aral
        • Aral is located in Benzie County
        • Aral has also been known as:
        • Otter Creek
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Aral
        • From Traverse City to Aral
      • Edgewater
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
        • Edgewater is located in Benzie County
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        • Benzonia
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Weldon
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weldon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weldon
          • Weldon is located in Benzie County
        • Beulah
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beulah have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beulah
          • Beulah is located in Benzie County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 347 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beulah <4>
        • Chimney Corners Resort
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chimney Corners Resort have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chimney Corners Resort
          • Chimney Corners Resort is located in Benzie County
        • Oberlin ‑ Historic
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oberlin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oberlin
          • Oberlin is located in Benzie County
  • Kalkaska County
    • County Website:   https://www.kalkaskacounty.net/
    • County Seat for Kalkaska:   Kalkaska
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Traverse City   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Traverse City.
      • Barker Creek
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Torch River
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Torch River have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Torch River
        • Torch River is located in Kalkaska County
      • Rapid City
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rapid City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rapid City
        • Rapid City is located in Kalkaska County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rapid City <4>
      • Fife Lake
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fife Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fife Lake
        • Fife Lake is located in Kalkaska County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 478 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fife Lake <4>
      • Houseman
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Houseman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Houseman
        • Houseman is located in Kalkaska County
      • South Boardman
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Crofton
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crofton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crofton
        • Crofton is located in Kalkaska County
      • Kalkaska
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kalkaska have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kalkaska
        • Kalkaska is located in Kalkaska County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,083 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kalkaska <4>
      • Deibert
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Leetsville
        (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leetsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leetsville
        • Leetsville is located in Kalkaska County
      • Lodi
        (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Giddings
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Giddings have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Giddings
        • Giddings is located in Kalkaska County
      • Continue List   (12 more) ...
        • McGee
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McGee have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McGee
          • McGee is located in Kalkaska County
        • Spencer
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Spencer. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spencer
          • Spencer is located in Kalkaska County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Spencer
          • From Traverse City to Spencer
        • Westwood
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Westwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westwood
          • Westwood is located in Kalkaska County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Westwood
          • From Traverse City to Westwood
        • Millers Corners
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millers Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millers Corners
          • Millers Corners is located in Kalkaska County
        • Taffeltown
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taffeltown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taffeltown
          • Taffeltown is located in Kalkaska County
        • Darragh
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darragh have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darragh
          • Darragh is located in Kalkaska County
        • Smithville
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithville
          • Smithville is located in Kalkaska County
        • Cotton
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cotton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cotton
          • Cotton is located in Kalkaska County
        • O'Neil
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for O'Neil have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for O'Neil
          • O'Neil is located in Kalkaska County
          • O'Neil has also been known as:
          • O'Neill
        • Sigma
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sigma. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sigma
          • Sigma is located in Kalkaska County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Sigma
          • From Traverse City to Sigma
        • Sharon ‑ Historic
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sharon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharon
          • Sharon is located in Kalkaska County
          • Sharon has also been known as:
          • Big Oley
          • Jam One
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Sharon
          • From Traverse City to Sharon
        • Angling
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Angling. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Angling
          • Angling is located in Kalkaska County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Angling
          • From Traverse City to Angling
  • Leelanau County
    • County Website:   https://www.leelanau.gov/
    • County Seat for Leelanau:   Leland
    • Note: Lake Michigan lies to the west and north, with the Grand Traverse Bay to the east
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Traverse City   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Traverse City.
      • Greilickville
        (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greilickville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greilickville
        • Greilickville is located in Leelanau County
      • Cherry Bend
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Bend
        • Cherry Bend is located in Leelanau County
      • Crystal Spring
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Spring
        • Crystal Spring is located in Leelanau County
      • Hatchs
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatchs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatchs
        • Hatchs is located in Leelanau County
      • Fouch
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fouch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fouch
        • Fouch is located in Leelanau County
      • Heimforth
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heimforth have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heimforth
        • Heimforth is located in Leelanau County
      • Solon
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Solon. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Solon
        • Solon is located in Leelanau County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Solon
        • From Traverse City to Solon
      • Bingham
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bingham. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bingham
        • Bingham is located in Leelanau County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Bingham
        • From Traverse City to Bingham
      • Leelanau Shores
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leelanau Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leelanau Shores
        • Leelanau Shores is located in Leelanau County
      • Cedar
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Isadore ‑ Historic
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Isadore. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isadore
        • Isadore is located in Leelanau County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Isadore
        • From Traverse City to Isadore
      • Keswick
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keswick have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keswick
        • Keswick is located in Leelanau County
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        • Bodus
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bodus. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bodus
          • Bodus is located in Leelanau County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Bodus
          • From Traverse City to Bodus
        • Maple City
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple City
          • Maple City is located in Leelanau County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maple City <4>
        • Schomberg
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Fountain Point
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Point
          • Fountain Point is located in Leelanau County
        • Lake Leelanau
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
        • Suttons Bay
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suttons Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suttons Bay
          • Suttons Bay is located in Leelanau County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 617 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Suttons Bay <4>
        • Shalda Corners ‑ Historic
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Manseau ‑ Historic
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Manseau. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manseau
          • Manseau is located in Leelanau County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Manseau
          • From Traverse City to Manseau
        • Burdickville
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Jacktown ‑ Historic
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Jacktown. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacktown
          • Jacktown is located in Leelanau County
          • Jacktown has also been known as:
          • Osborn
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Jacktown
          • From Traverse City to Jacktown
        • Peshawbestown
          (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Leland
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Omena
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
        • Glen Arbor
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Leelanau Schools
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leelanau Schools have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leelanau Schools
          • Leelanau Schools is located in Leelanau County
        • Port Oneida ‑ Historic
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Empire
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
        • Ahgosatown
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ahgosatown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ahgosatown
          • Ahgosatown is located in Leelanau County
        • Glen Haven ‑ Historic
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Northport
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
        • Onominee ‑ Historic
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Onominee. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Onominee
          • Onominee is located in Leelanau County
          • Onominee has also been known as:
          • Onominese
          • Onomonese
          • Onuminee
          • Onumunese
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Onominee
          • From Traverse City to Onominee
        • North Manitou
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Manistee County
    • County Website:   https://www.manisteecountymi.gov/
    • County Seat for Manistee:   Manistee
    • Note: Lake Michigan lies to the west
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Traverse City   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Traverse City.
      • Harlan ‑ Historic
        (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Harlan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harlan
        • Harlan is located in Manistee County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Harlan
        • From Traverse City to Harlan
      • Pomona
        (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Pomona. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pomona
        • Pomona is located in Manistee County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Pomona
        • From Traverse City to Pomona
      • Copemish
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Henry ‑ Historic
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Henry. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry
        • Henry is located in Manistee County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Henry
        • From Traverse City to Henry
      • Humphrey
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Humphrey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Humphrey
        • Humphrey is located in Manistee County
      • Marilla
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marilla have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marilla
        • Marilla is located in Manistee County
  • Missaukee County
    • County Website:   https://www.missaukee.org/
    • County Seat for Missaukee:   Lake City
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Traverse City   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Traverse City.
      • Arlene
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arlene have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arlene
        • Arlene is located in Missaukee County
      • Morey
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morey
        • Morey is located in Missaukee County
      • Pioneer
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer
        • Pioneer is located in Missaukee County
  • Wexford County
    • County Website:   https://wexfordcounty.org/
    • County Seat for Wexford:   Cadillac
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Traverse City   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Traverse City.
      • Baxter
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Baxter. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baxter
        • Baxter is located in Wexford County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Baxter
        • From Traverse City to Baxter
      • Buckley
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Glengary
        (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Sherman
        (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Bagnall
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bagnall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bagnall
        • Bagnall is located in Wexford County
      • Mesick
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mesick have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mesick
        • Mesick is located in Wexford County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 407 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mesick <4>
      • Manton
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manton
        • Manton is located in Wexford County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,591 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Manton <4>
      • Gilbert
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert
        • Gilbert is located in Wexford County
      • Meauwataka
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Yuma
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Yuma. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yuma
        • Yuma is located in Wexford County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Yuma
        • From Traverse City to Yuma

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Traverse City) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Traverse City. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 44.7629, Longitude: -85.6211    
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.