Lake Linden, Michigan

About Lake Linden

Lake Linden, MI is a small town located in northwestern Michigan, home to 1,051 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Lake Linden is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,330 residents per square mile.

📰 Lake Linden News Today

• Carol Griffin – Lake Linden, MI – March 20, 1939 ~ July 26, 2026 Upper Michigan's Source · Aug 12
• Lake Linden Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Faye Yauch Obituary | Pearce Funeral Home, Inc. | Lake Linden, MI Tribute Archive · Aug 17
• Faye Yauch Obituary (2026) - Lake Linden, MI - Pearce Funeral Home, Inc. - Lake Linden Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Lloyd Goninan – Lake Linden, MI – May 11, 1932 ~ July 27, 2026 Upper Michigan's Source · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lake Linden Unique

• The only place in America named Lake Linden — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Linden

• Loading Zone II — american
• Denali Restaurant
• Lindell's Restaurant & Chocolate Shoppe — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Houghton County Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lake Linden

• Grand Traverse Bay Public Access reviews ★
• Houghton Douglass Falls Scenic Site · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Lake Linden Village Park reviews ★
• Schoolcraft Township Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lake Linden

• Lake LindenHubbell Schools

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lake Linden

🏘️ Nearby Communities