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Bronson Michigan Map

Explore Bronson, 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 Bronson, Michigan

How to Use This Bronson, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bronson, 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 Bronson.

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	Bronson
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Branch County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	41.872272
Longitude	-85.194696
Population	2,307
Density	651.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	49028
Area Code	269
County Seat	Coldwater
School District	Bronson Community School District

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About Bronson, Michigan

Bronson is a locality in Branch County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,307. The population density is 651.6 people per km². Bronson is located at 41.8723°N, 85.1947°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Bronson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 49028.

Bronson anchors itself firmly within the quiet expanse of the Michigan landscape, where the horizon stretches flat and wide, broken only by the silhouettes of silos and the occasional stand of hardwood trees. It lies 11.0 miles west-southwest of Coldwater, MI (from Coldwater, MI: bearing 245°T), and is situated 12.6 miles east-northeast of Sturgis. The land here holds a patient, austere beauty, particularly at dusk when the low-hanging light catches the dust rising from the fields and casts long, violet shadows across the soil. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Monroe Lake and the steady, narrow path of Swan Creek define the local topography, offering a cooling presence during the humid summer months. Beyond the immediate fields, the distant silhouette of Walnut Ridge provides a faint, rugged boundary to the west, while the local terrain remains dominated by the fertile, open plains that characterize this interior region. Greenwald Park serves as a central gathering point for the residents of Bronson, its green expanse offering a reprieve from the rhythmic demands of daily labor.

History in Bronson is measured in the steady persistence of its agricultural roots and the quiet evolution of its manufacturing sectors, which have long provided the foundation for the local economy. The town maintains an unpretentious character, reflected in the straightforward architecture of its storefronts and the pragmatic, industrious spirit of those who walk its streets. While the nearby basin of Cherry Flats suggests a history shaped by the slow, natural settling of earth and water, the modern experience of the people remains tethered to the seasonal cycles of harvest and the hum of machinery. Life proceeds with a deliberate pace, marked by the changing colors of the foliage and the clear, cold air that descends as autumn deepens. There is a distinct, quiet dignity in the way the morning light hits the rooftops, signaling the start of a day defined not by sudden shifts, but by the grounded, enduring nature of a place that remains firmly itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Greenwald Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 162° S
Douglas Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 297° NW
Prairie River Golf Club (Park) — 3.4 mi, 216° SW
Lime Lake Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 7.8 mi, 177° S
Coldwater Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 9.9 mi, 060° NE
Branch Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 10.8 mi, 068° E
Pigeon River Fish And Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.9 mi, 180° S
Tibbits Opera House (Theatre) — 10.9 mi, 064° NE
Wing House Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 065° NE
Coldwater State Park (State Park) — 11.9 mi, 112° E
Sturgis Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 12.5 mi, 248° W
The Strand (Cinema) — 12.7 mi, 247° SW
Pokagon State Park (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 142° SE
Wetland View (Viewpoint) — 13.7 mi, 140° SE
Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (Monument) — 14.4 mi, 144° SE
Trine State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 14.8 mi, 137° SE
Fort Cooper (Historic Castle / Fort) — 21.1 mi, 157° SE
Three Rivers High School Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 22.3 mi, 284° W
Carnegie Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 23.2 mi, 283° W
Michigan-Ohio-Indiana tri-state marker (Attraction) — 23.4 mi, 121° SE
Wahbememe Historical Monument (Monument) — 24.6 mi, 258° W
SOZO Art Studio LLC (Gallery) — 25.9 mi, 189° S
GQT Lakeview 10 (Cinema) — 27.0 mi, 001° N
Nettle Lake Mound Group (Historic Ruins) — 27.1 mi, 118° SE
Dr. Nathan Thomas House (Monument) — 28.0 mi, 307° NW
Grosvenor House Museum (Museum) — 28.5 mi, 074° E
Year Round Golf (Attraction) — 28.8 mi, 309° NW
Eastend Sutdio & Gallery (Gallery) — 30.1 mi, 023° NE
North Country National Scenic Trail (National Trail) — 33.3 mi, 346° N · 286 acres
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 46.0 mi, 338° N · 539k acres

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