Carleton Michigan Map

About Carleton, Michigan

Carleton is a locality in Monroe County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,595. The population density is 1026.2 people per km². Carleton is located at 42.0592°N, 83.3908°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48117.

Carleton rests in a landscape shaped by the patient, persistent work of water and wind. It lies 9.1 miles south-west of Brownstown, MI (from Brownstown, MI: bearing 225°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north of Monroe. Rolling fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the breeze, stretch towards a horizon often softened by the hazy, golden light of late afternoon. The terrain is gently undulating, a subtle rise and fall that hints at the ancient glacial forces that once sculpted this corner of Monroe County. Small woodlands, patches of oak and maple, punctuate the agricultural mosaic, offering fleeting shade and the scuttling sounds of unseen creatures. The air here carries the clean scent of turned earth and, on warmer days, the faint, sweet perfume of ripening crops, a constant reminder of the land's generous bounty. The history of Carleton is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the nearby waterways, particularly the River Raisin, which has been a lifeline for centuries. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community that grew at a steady, unhurried pace. The local economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with the vast fields surrounding Carleton producing a significant portion of the region's food supply. While farming remains a cornerstone, the proximity to larger urban centers has also allowed for a diversification, with many residents commuting for work. Notable features include the quiet dignity of its older farmhouses, their weathered clapboards telling stories of generations past, and the simple, functional beauty of its grain elevators standing sentinel against the open sky, symbols of the enduring connection between Carleton and the harvest.

About This Carleton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Carleton, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Carleton and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Carleton includes the ZIP code (48117), telephone area code (313), county seat of Monroe County (Monroe), and school district assignment (Airport Community School District). 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 Carleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.