Explore Berkley, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Berkley, 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 Berkley.
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 | Berkley |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 42.503091 |
| Longitude | -83.183539 |
| Population | 15,194 |
| Density | 2243.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 48072 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| County Seat | Pontiac |
| School District | Berkley School District |
Berkley maintains a quiet presence upon the flat, inland plains of the region, defined by a suburban landscape that stretches across the level terrain. It lies 2.2 miles west-northwest of Royal Oak, MI (from Royal Oak, MI: bearing 295°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west of Warren. The air here carries a crisp, unassuming quality, especially during the transition of seasons when the light lingers long over the residential streets and tidy lawns. Residents often find their way to Community Park, which serves as a local sanctuary just one mile away. While the distant Bald Mountain remains a faint silhouette on the horizon fifteen miles out, the immediate surroundings favor the simple geometry of paved grids and shaded avenues. Red Run flows three miles away, acting as a subtle reminder of the water that moves through the broader landscape toward Endicott Lake, which sits five miles from the center of activity.
Berkley evolved from its early agricultural roots into a residential enclave that grew in tandem with the regional manufacturing boom. The local economy transitioned over the decades to support a diverse array of professional services and small-scale commerce that sustain the neighborhood today. Many families settled here to be near the industrial engines that powered the regional economy, creating a stable foundation that persists in the current professional climate. The architecture reflects this history, with modest homes that speak to the practical needs and aspirations of generations of workers and their families. This steady, industrious legacy ensures that Berkley remains a place where the rhythm of daily labor continues to shape the character of the streetscape.
Cultural life in Berkley is anchored by a sense of neighborly engagement and a commitment to preserving a distinct, welcoming atmosphere for its citizens. During local events, the streets become vibrant corridors of activity, drawing people together to celebrate the unique heritage and spirit of the area. While Berkley does not seek the spotlight, it claims a modest pride in its identity as a place where the pace of life feels deliberate and grounded. The schools and public spaces serve as the primary landmarks of social cohesion, fostering a sense of belonging that defines the experience of living here. Famous individuals like the acclaimed actor Bruce Campbell once called this area home, adding a quiet note of distinction to the local narrative. Every day, the residents move through their routines with a shared understanding that their home is defined by its people rather than grand monuments.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Berkley, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.503091, -83.183539. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Berkley includes the ZIP code (48072), telephone area code (313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Berkley School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |