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Burton Michigan Map

Explore Burton, 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 Burton, Michigan

How to Use This Burton, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	43.000745
Longitude	-83.618151
Population	29,715
Density	491.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	48867, 48529, 48509, 48519
Area Code	517, 248
County Seat	Flint
School District	Atherton Community Schools

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About Burton, Michigan

Burton is a locality in Genesee County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 29,715. The population density is 491.2 people per km². Burton is located at 43.0007°N, 83.6182°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Burton is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 48867, 48529, 48509.

Burton occupies a flat expanse of the Midwestern interior, defined by the quiet persistence of its waterways and the steady light that sweeps across its open plains. It lies 3.7 miles east-southeast of Flint, MI (from Flint, MI: bearing 104°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south of Genesee. The landscape is shaped by the subtle path of Gilkey Creek, which traces a path through the earth and offers a constant, low-frequency presence to those who walk its banks. Residents often notice how the afternoon sun catches the surface of Thread Lake, a small, reflective basin located just two miles away. Beyond the immediate development, the terrain remains largely unremarkable in its level consistency, lacking the dramatic rise of any distant, hazy peak like Pinnacle Point. Nature finds a modest sanctuary at Kelly Lake Park, a space where the local flora marks the slow, seasonal transitions of the year.

Burton emerged from the expansion of regional settlement patterns, eventually evolving from its agricultural roots into a hub defined by the industrial rhythms of the twentieth century. The local economy has long been tethered to the manufacturing legacy that characterizes this broader region, where the fabrication of heavy components remains a persistent influence on the daily labor of its citizens. As the decades passed, the town transitioned from simple farming plots to a more complex network of small-scale commerce and service-oriented enterprise. This history is visible in the utilitarian architecture and the sprawling layout of its main arteries, which were designed to accommodate the steady movement of goods and workers. Even as the nature of industry shifts, the town maintains a grounded, hardworking temperament that echoes the structural integrity of its founding era.

Burton fosters a cultural character defined by a straightforward, unpretentious spirit that prizes reliability over flash. Community life often centers around local gatherings and the shared experiences of students attending the various area schools, which serve as the primary anchors for social cohesion. While the town does not claim the residence of globally famous figures, the people who remain here demonstrate a quiet resilience that shapes the atmosphere of the neighborhoods. Landmarks are typically functional rather than ornamental, reflecting a pragmatic aesthetic that favors utility and accessibility for the average resident. On quiet autumn evenings, the air takes on a crisp, cooling density that suggests the vast, wooded regions lying further toward the north. This persistent, steady pace defines the identity of the place, offering a consistent environment for those who prefer the predictable grace of a settled, inland existence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kelly Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 352° N
Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 340° N
Atherton Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 231° SW
For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 005° N
Flint Golf Course (Park) — 2.3 mi, 257° W
Burton Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 195° S
Williams Gun Sight and Outfitter (Private Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 069° E
Private Golf Course (Park) — 3.2 mi, 135° SE
Kearsley Lake Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.5 mi, 357° N
Kiva (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 290° W
Grand Blanc Heritage Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 187° S
Mindy Miracle Commons (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 229° SW
Stepping Stone Falls (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 343° N
Vinyard (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 171° S
State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 6.6 mi, 198° S
The New McCree Theatre (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 317° NW
Ortonville Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 10.1 mi, 125° SE
Seven Lakes State Park (State Park) — 12.5 mi, 187° S
Extreme Indoor Kart Racing (Theme Park) — 13.3 mi, 336° NW
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 13.8 mi, 296° NW · 539k acres
Fenton House (Monument) — 14.6 mi, 197° S
Stainless Steel Butterfly (Public Artwork) — 14.9 mi, 197° S
Columbiaville Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 15.0 mi, 044° NE
Lookout Platform (Attraction) — 19.1 mi, 211° SW
Old Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 19.1 mi, 213° SW
The Pines (Attraction) — 19.1 mi, 212° SW
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 26.2 mi, 141° SE
NCG Owosso Cinemas (Cinema) — 27.8 mi, 269° W
O'Rena (Stadium) — 30.5 mi, 138° SE
Artwall Install (Gallery) — 30.7 mi, 153° SE

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