Chesterfield Township Michigan Map

About Chesterfield Township, Michigan

Chesterfield Township is a locality in Macomb County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 43,000. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Chesterfield Township is located at 42.6961°N, 82.7994°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48047.

Chesterfield Township breathes with the low hum of a place that has known both quiet fields and the steady thrum of progress. It lies 6.9 miles east-north-east of Macomb Township, MI (from Macomb Township, MI: bearing 72°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-east of Clinton Township. The land here, mostly flat with a gentle inclination towards the broad expanse of Lake St. Clair, is a mosaic of suburban sprawl meeting pockets of persistent farmland. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, line the older roads, offering dappled shade on humid summer afternoons, while newer developments spread outward, their manicured lawns a verdant contrast. The air, especially after a rain, carries the scent of damp earth and distant water, a subtle perfume that clings to the skin. The history of Chesterfield Township is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its agricultural roots, a heritage still visible in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring spirit of its people. Once a landscape of apple orchards and dairy farms, its economy has shifted, embracing retail centers and residential growth, yet the legacy of the land lingers. The Clinton River, a ribbon of brown water, winds its way through the southern reaches, a reminder of the natural currents that have shaped this place. While not a place of dramatic pronouncements, Chesterfield Township holds a steady character, a quiet testament to adaptation and the enduring appeal of its accessible, sun-drenched terrain.

About This Chesterfield Township Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Chesterfield Township, 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 Chesterfield Township and Macomb County.

Detailed location data for Chesterfield Township includes the ZIP code (48051), telephone area code (313), county seat of Macomb County (Mount Clemens), and school district assignment. 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 Chesterfield Township is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.