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Cedar.

Its Census reference point is in Manistee-Leelanau Shore, within North Central Hardwood Forests. Solon lies about 2 miles southeast of Cedar by reference-point distance.

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Cedar — Michigan
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Cedar — Michigan

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THE SETTINGManistee-Leelanau Shore
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLeelanau County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cedar on the map

THE CEDAR LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Manistee-Leelanau Shore setting.

Cedar CDP has 0.18 square miles of land in Leelanau County. Its Census reference point is in Manistee-Leelanau Shore, within North Central Hardwood Forests.

This transition between northern forests and southern farming country includes lakes, wetlands and hardwood woodland. Glacial landforms support a mosaic of open land and wooded areas.

Regional context: North Central Hardwood Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Cedar and Leelanau County

Cedar is associated with Leelanau County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Leelanau County

Cedar by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Cedar, or 0% of its total area. It is 86.3 percentage points lower than the 86.3% recorded for Leelanau County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cedar CDP has 0.7% of the land area of nearby Solon township (26.4 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cedar land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Cedar’s place name from its government

Cedar is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Cedar address as city approval. Leelanau County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Manistee-Leelanau Shore setting

Manistee-Leelanau Shore belongs to North Central Hardwood Forests. How do the parcel's woods, open areas and lake or wetland edges relate to its surveyed boundaries and access?

03

Check the route, beyond Solon

Solon is 2 miles southeast of the Cedar reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Cedar resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CEDAR

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.8467° N, 85.7941° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cedar ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Leelanau

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Leelanau ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cedar data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Manistee-Leelanau Shore

Explore the agency mapping behind the North Central Hardwood Forests context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Michigan landowner resources

Michigan Wetlands Map Viewer

EGLE tool for screening potential wetland locations and conditions.

Michigan environmental maps and well data

Official EGLE map collection, including access to the Water Well Viewer.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Cedar.

Solon lies about 2 miles southeast of Cedar by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cedar in context

NSEWSolon · 2 miles1Maple City · 3.2 miles2Kasson · 4.3 miles3Centerville · 4.7 miles4Elmwood charter · 6.8 miles5Greilickville · 6.8 miles6OUTER RING: 6.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Solon2 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Maple City3.2 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Kasson4.3 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Centerville4.7 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Elmwood charter6.8 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Greilickville6.8 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Michigan; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Cedar
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Cedar?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Leelanau County. Cedar’s 0.18 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cedar property in Manistee-Leelanau Shore?+

No. Manistee-Leelanau Shore is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cedar boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Solon as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2 miles southeast of Cedar’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Cedar?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Cedar.
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