Explore Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, 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 Carrollton.
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 | Carrollton |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Saginaw County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 43.458636 |
| Longitude | -83.930251 |
| Population | 6,600 |
| Density | 480.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 48724 |
| Area Code | 586 |
| County Seat | Saginaw |
Carrollton occupies a flat, expansive stretch of land defined by the persistent, steady movement of the Saginaw River. It lies 2.9 miles north-northeast of Saginaw, MI (from Saginaw, MI: bearing 21°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-southwest of Bay City. The local topography remains modest and level, favoring the broad, fertile plains that characterize this inland region far from any coastline. Residents often find quiet beauty in the way the light catches the water of the Saginaw River during the late afternoon, casting long, amber shadows across the banks. Those seeking a natural escape frequent Carrollton Bar, a local park that serves as a primary outdoor space for the residents. For a change of scenery, one might travel a short distance to Haithco Lake to observe the stillness of the water against the horizon.
Carrollton traces its development to the industrial expansion that once relied heavily on the proximity of the water for transport and power. The local economy has evolved from its early manufacturing roots, shifting toward modern service sectors while maintaining a grounded, industrious work ethic. Small businesses and regional enterprises provide the backbone for the daily cycle of labor and commerce that keeps the area functioning. Though the heavy industry of previous generations has quieted, the legacy of that era remains visible in the sturdy infrastructure and the utilitarian layout of the streets. People here value a straightforward approach to life, where the rhythm of the workweek dictates the pace of the neighborhood.
Carrollton fosters a modest, unpretentious cultural identity built upon the enduring connections of its long-term residents. Community spirit manifests in local gatherings and the shared pride in maintaining the public spaces that bring neighbors together throughout the changing seasons. While the landscape lacks the dramatic elevation of distant mountain ranges, the clear, open sky creates an expansive feeling that defines the local atmosphere. Though no figures of international celebrity call the immediate area home, the spirit of the place is defined by the everyday persistence of its people. Life here moves with a steady, predictable grace, anchored by the familiar landmarks that have watched over the land for decades.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carrollton, Michigan. Coordinates: 43.458636, -83.930251. 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 Carrollton includes the ZIP code (48724), telephone area code (586), county seat of Saginaw County (Saginaw), and school district assignment.
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. |