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Atlas Township Michigan Map

Explore Atlas Township, Michigan, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Atlas Township, Michigan

How to Use This Atlas Township, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Atlas Township, Michigan. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Michigan or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Atlas Township.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Atlas Township
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Genesee County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.933861
Longitude	-83.528342
Population	7,200
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	48411, 48438
Area Code	248
County Seat	Flint

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About Atlas Township, Michigan

Atlas Township is a locality in Genesee County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Atlas Township is located at 42.9339°N, 83.5283°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 48411, 48438.

Atlas Township reveals its character through the steady, rhythmic passage of Kearsley Creek as it winds through the verdant landscape. It lies 6.4 miles southeast of Burton, MI (from Burton, MI: bearing 136°T), and is situated 9.7 miles southeast of Flint. This inland terrain is defined by the gentle rise of the earth toward Pinnacle Point, which looms on the distant horizon as a silent sentinel over the plains. The waters of Atlas Millpond hold a mirror to the shifting sky, capturing the pale, golden light that settles over the fields during the quiet hours of dusk. Dense woodlands and patches of open meadow break the monotony of the flat horizon, creating a mosaic of green that shifts in tone with the changing seasons. The air here carries a crisp, earthen clarity, unburdened by the humidity of the distant, inaccessible coasts.

Settlement in Atlas Township grew from the rugged ambition of early pioneers who recognized the potential of the fertile soil and the reliable flow of local water sources. The local economy has transitioned from its agrarian roots into a diverse mix of small-scale industry and residential development, maintaining a focus on self-reliance. Workers here often commute to regional hubs, carrying with them the industrious spirit that defines the broader Motor City sphere of influence. Business owners and local tradespeople continue to anchor the economy, ensuring that the daily needs of the residents are met with a sense of persistence and craftsmanship. Even as modern demands evolve, the area retains a grounded work ethic that honors the persistence of its founders.

Cultural life in Atlas Township finds its focal point in the social gatherings and community engagement that define the local calendar. Residents often gather at the Atlas Valley Country Club, where the manicured grounds offer a contrast to the wilder stretches of the surrounding countryside. While the pace of life is deliberate, the occasional public event provides a space for neighbors to connect and celebrate their shared surroundings. The area remains a quiet place, favoring the privacy of home life over the clamor of larger urban centers. Though it does not boast a roster of global celebrities, the people of Atlas Township contribute to the regional identity through their steady, quiet participation in the labor and culture of the state.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Atlas Valley Country Club (Park) — 0.5 mi, 324° NW
Goodrich Country Club (Park) — 1.2 mi, 158° S
Goodrich Commons Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 131° SE
Vinyard (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 250° W
Ortonville Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.9 mi, 108° E
Metropolitan Club (Private Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 051° NE
City of Grand Blanc Park (Local Park) — 4.5 mi, 267° W
Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 003° N
Grand Blanc Heritage Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 264° W
Lost Lake Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 220° SW
Burton Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 293° NW
State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 6.7 mi, 255° W
Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 8.6 mi, 086° E
Mindy Miracle Commons (Viewpoint) — 8.9 mi, 276° W
Seven Lakes State Park (State Park) — 9.9 mi, 218° SW
Kiva (Theatre) — 10.0 mi, 306° NW
Stepping Stone Falls (Attraction) — 11.8 mi, 329° NW
Fenton House (Monument) — 12.9 mi, 224° SW
Stainless Steel Butterfly (Public Artwork) — 13.1 mi, 223° SW
The New McCree Theatre (Theatre) — 13.7 mi, 316° NW
Lincoln Memorial (Monument) — 14.0 mi, 081° E
Antique Tractors (Attraction) — 15.7 mi, 171° S
Hill Climb Rest Area (Attraction) — 17.7 mi, 170° S
Old Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 18.7 mi, 232° SW
Extreme Indoor Kart Racing (Theme Park) — 19.4 mi, 330° NW
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 19.8 mi, 143° SE
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 20.0 mi, 303° NW · 539k acres
O'Rena (Stadium) — 24.0 mi, 138° SE
Artwall Install (Gallery) — 24.6 mi, 158° S
Collin Campbell House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 25.1 mi, 161° S

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