BlockMuskegon, Michigan
11 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1930 and the latest in 1982. It stands in Muskegon City. It lies in ZIP code area 49440. It stands on Ryerson Creek. The Survey maps it on the Muskegon East quadrangle. 38,318 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 628 feet above sea level.
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On record in Muskegon
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 12 records
U.S.S. SILVERSIDESNational Historic Landmark · listed 1972
Amazon Hosiery Milllisted 1982
Central Fire Stationlisted 1999
Charles H. Hackley Houselisted 1970
Horatio N. Hovey Houselisted 1983
Hume Houselisted 1972
Muskegon Historic Districtlisted 1972
Muskegon South Breakwater Lightlisted 2006
Muskegon South Pierhead Lightlisted 2006
Muskegon YMCA Buildinglisted 1982
Union Depotlisted 2000- C.W. Marsh Company Buildinglisted 2025
Population over time
3 figuresMuskegon grew from 1,450 to 38,318 between 1860 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 1,450 | |
| 2010 | 38,401 | |
| 2020 | 38,318 | -83 (-0%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
6 surveys from 11 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1930 USGS Muskegon quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1936 USGS Muskegon quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1954 USGS Milwaukee quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1958 USGS Milwaukee quadrangle1:250000
- 1972 USGS Muskegon East quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1982 USGS Muskegon quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
85 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 85 fires within 5 miles of Muskegon between 1992 and 2020, burning about 276 acres in total. 4 started naturally. 4 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 39 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 28 |
| Debris and open burning | 6 |
| Natural | 4 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 4 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 3 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 2019 | Natural | 1.0 acres | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | MUSKEGON FD 0003187 - 2019 |
| 5 August 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | MUSKEGON FD 0003117 - 2019 |
| 31 August 2011 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | MUSKEGON 01 |
| 30 August 2010 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | MUSKEGON 09 |
| 30 August 2007 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | not named |
| 16 August 2018 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | MUSKEGON HEIGHTS FD 0001196 - 2018 |
| 12 August 2019 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | MUSKEGON FD 0003230 - 2019 |
| 11 August 2018 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | MUSKEGON TOWNSHIP FD 0001527 - 2018 |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
3 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 3 workings within 5 miles of Muskegon: 3 producers. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Silica. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Avenue Site | Silica | Producer | Sedimentary | |
| Nugent Pit | Silica | Producer | ||
| Sherman Boulevard Site | Silica | Producer | Sedimentary |
Storms near this place
40 since 1994Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Muskegon in 40 storm reports between 1994 and 2021: 26 thunderstorm wind, 11 hail, 2 flash flood, 1 lightning. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $2,000,000 | A peak wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at the Muskegon airport. Wind gusts of at least 75 mph were estimated based on damage across far southern Muskegon county in the Fruitport area, where hundreds of trees and numerous power lines were blown down. The entire village was left without power. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $1,000,000 | Widespread wind damage occurred in the Muskegon metropolitan area including the cities of Muskegon, North Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, and Norton Shores and Laketon, Muskegon, and Fruitport Townships. Many large trees, utility poles, and power lines were downed by sustained 60 to 80 mph winds (estimated) over a 10 to 15 minute period. Overall, an estimated 900 power lines were downed in the Muskegon area which left approximately 54,000 homes and businesses without power, affecting approximately a third of all Muskegon County residents. Most structural damage to homes and businesses was caused by fallen trees and utility poles. An estimated 500 homes and 30 businesses sustained minor to moderate damage. Most area schools and many area businesses were closed on Friday, May 29th. An estimated 27,000 people were still without power as of late in the day, Saturday, May 30th. Despite the widespread damage, no injuries were reported. |
| May 2001 | Flash Flood | Muskegon | $500,000 | no account filed |
| August 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $150,000 | no account filed |
| September 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $50,000 | Severe storms resulted in several reports of wind damage. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $50,000 | no account filed |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $40,000 | Several trees were blown down near the intersection of Merrill Avenue and Fourth Street which also damaged several homes in that area. |
| July 1998 | Lightning | Muskegon | $40,000 | The Muskegon Chronicle reported lightning strikes caused 2 separate fires in the area and resulted in power outages affecting 7,500 people in the Muskegon service area. A house fire at 2862 Evanston Avenue in Muskegon Township was caused by a lightning strike. The fire burned the attic and damage was estimated at $40,000. Lightning was also the cause of a fire at an 18-unit storage building at Boxer Store and Lock in Egelston Township. The sheet metal and wood frame building and all of its contents were completely destroyed. A damage estimate for this fire was not available. |
| June 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $40,000 | no account filed |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $25,000 | An outbuilding was blown down near the LC Walker arena along with some downed power lines in Muskegon. |
| August 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | North Muskegon | $25,000 | Several large trees were blown down across portions of Muskegon county. |
| July 2003 | Hail | Muskegon | $25,000 | Three quarters inch hail was reported in Muskegon. |
| August 2003 | Hail | Muskegon | $25,000 | One and three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Muskegon township, and three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Lakewood Club. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $25,000 | no account filed |
| September 2001 | Hail | Muskegon | $15,000 | no account filed |
| October 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | North Muskegon | $10,000 | Large trees were blown down and there were power outages due to wind gusts estimated at 60 mph. |
| October 2006 | Hail | Muskegon | $10,000 | Seven eighths inch diameter hail was reported in Fruitland township. |
| March 2005 | Hail | Muskegon | $10,000 | Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Muskegon. |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $10,000 | A wind gust to 60 m.p.h. was estimated in Norton Shores and a two to four foot diameter tree limb was blown down in Fruitland township. |
| June 2004 | Hail | Muskegon | $10,000 | Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported seven miles northeast of Muskegon by broadcast media. |
| June 2004 | Hail | Muskegon | $10,000 | Law enforcement reported three quarters inch diameter hail ten miles north of Muskegon. |
| August 2003 | Hail | Muskegon | $10,000 | Three quarters inch hail was reported in Muskegon. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $5,000 | Several trees were blown down. |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $5,000 | A trained spotter in Muskegon reported a 60 m.p.h. wind gust. |
| June 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $5,000 | Several 6 inch diameter tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts in Muskegon. |
| April 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $3,000 | A large pine tree was uprooted in Norton Shores. Roof damage was done to three houses in downtown Muskegon. Several trees were downed by the wind in Holton. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $2,500 | Falling tree limbs downed power lines in and around the city of Muskegon. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | $2,500 | Muskegon County Central Dispatch reported power lines were downed at scattered locations across the cities of Muskegon and Norton Shores. |
| April 2014 | Hail | North Muskegon | - | Trained spotters reported one inch diameter hail in and near Muskegon. |
| June 2011 | Hail | Muskegon | - | A trained spotter in Muskegon reported that hail up to two inches in diameter fell with an isolated severe storm that moved onshore near the Muskegon harbor before quickly diminishing as it tracked further northeast away from Muskegon. |
| September 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | - | Law enforcement from Muskegon reported receiving reports of numerous trees and power lines down across the county. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | - | Law enforcement from Muskegon county reported that two trees were blown down in Muskegon Heights. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | - | A six inch maple tree was blown down onto a home. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | - | Trained weather spotter measured a 62-mph wind gust in Muskegon. |
| August 1998 | Flash Flood | Muskegon | - | Minor flooding due to 2-3 inches of rain |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | North Muskegon | - | A trained weather spotter measured a 75-mph wind gust in North Muskegon with his local anemometer. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | - | A trained weather spotter reported a 60 mph wind gust at 7:00 am EDT, then a 62 mph wind gust at 7:10 am EDT, as measured by his local anemometer. |
| July 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | - | A trained spotter measured a 60-mph wind gust with his local anemometer. |
| April 1994 | Hail | Muskegon | - | Some trees and a few power lines were downed by the winds. Hail fell for about five minutes over a small area northeast of Muskegon. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Muskegon | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Muskegon | 1.8 miles | 10 | |
| Muskegon Heights | 2.3 miles | 11 | |
| Roosevelt Park | 2.9 miles | 11 | |
| Berry Junction | 4.3 miles | 10 | |
| Norton Shores | 4.6 miles | 11 | |
| Cloverville | 5.3 miles | 11 | |
| Dalton | 5.9 miles | 10 | |
| Apple Carr Village | 6.6 miles | 11 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Muskegon | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q952097 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1620963. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.