Burton Michigan Map

About Burton, Michigan

Burton is a locality in Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States. Burton is located at 43.0078°N, 84.2847°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48529.

Burton lies in a gentle embrace of Shiawassee County's rolling terrain, where fields of ripening corn ripple under wide Michigan skies. It lies 21.0 miles north-north-east of Okemos, MI (from Okemos, MI: bearing 20°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west of Owosso. The land here, shaped by ancient glaciers, offers a soft topography, a welcoming undulation rather than a stark declaration. Streams, like silver threads, stitch their way through pastures and woodlots, their banks often softened by reeds and the quiet hum of insects. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across these open spaces with a liquid gold quality, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air and casting long, friendly shadows from scattered farmhouses and ancient oaks. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a grounding perfume that speaks of seasons turning with dependable grace. The history of Burton is a quiet narrative of agriculture and community growth, a story told in the weathered barns and modest homes that dot the landscape. For generations, this land has been cultivated, its fertile soil yielding bountiful harvests that have sustained families and fueled the local economy. While no single industry defines Burton, its character is deeply rooted in the hard work of its residents, the cooperative spirit often found in rural Michigan. The community’s distinctive charm lies not in grand monuments, but in the everyday rhythms of life, the porch lights that flicker on at dusk, the friendly nods exchanged on Main Street, and the shared pride in a place that feels both enduring and intimately familiar.

About This Burton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burton, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.007804, -84.284696. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Burton and Shiawassee County.

Detailed location data for Burton includes the ZIP code (48867), telephone area code (517, 248), county seat of Shiawassee County (Corunna), and school district assignment (Atherton Community Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Burton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.