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Chesterfield Township Michigan Map

Explore Chesterfield Township, 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 Chesterfield Township, Michigan

How to Use This Chesterfield Township, Michigan Map

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

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	Chesterfield Township
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Macomb County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.696066
Longitude	-82.799419
Population	43,000
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	48051, 48047
Area Code	313
County Seat	Mount Clemens

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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 codes: 48051, 48047.

Chesterfield Township occupies a vast, level expanse of land that stretches across the plains of southeastern Michigan. It lies 3.3 miles west-northwest of New Baltimore, MI (from New Baltimore, MI: bearing 288°T), and is situated 9.5 miles northeast of Clinton Township.

The low-lying terrain of Chesterfield Township remains defined by its inland character, positioned far from any coast as the land gradually transitions toward the distant Saint Clair Flats. Water moves through the landscape with quiet persistence, notably within the wandering path of Fish Creek, which flows just a single mile from the center. Residents often look toward the horizon where the silhouette of Twombly Mountain remains a faint, distant reminder of the varied topography existing elsewhere in the state. The open fields are often blanketed in a soft, hazy light at dusk, while the expansive Chesterfield Township State Game Area provides a sanctuary for local flora and fauna. Only three miles away, the waters of Lake Saint Clair mirror the changing sky, grounding the geography in a steady, rhythmic connection to the regional watershed.

Agriculture once served as the foundational bedrock for the early settlers who cleared these heavy soils to establish productive homesteads. Over time, the local economy shifted away from pure cultivation to embrace the industrious spirit of the surrounding industrial belt, balancing manufacturing output with the growth of modern suburban enterprise. The rhythm of daily life here reflects a history of steady expansion, where the quiet labor of the past gave way to the hum of commerce and logistical hubs. Roads now carry the weight of regional trade, linking the township into a broader network of production that defines this part of the state. This evolution has transformed the landscape into a place where the infrastructure of modern industry sits comfortably alongside the remaining stretches of open, undisturbed ground.

Cultural life in Chesterfield Township expresses itself through the shared experiences of its residents and a quiet pride in their local identity. The land itself is the primary landmark, particularly the preserved acreage of the Chesterfield Township State Game Area, where the changing seasons dictate the pace of outdoor recreation. While the area lacks the concentrated monuments of a dense metropolis, it maintains a character shaped by the steady, focused work of its inhabitants and the expansive nature of its geography. Public spaces and schools serve as the anchors of social interaction, fostering a sense of stability that has persisted through cycles of regional change. The spirit of the place is not found in grand architecture, but in the understated endurance of a community that continues to grow with measured intent.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Chesterfield Township State Game Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 042° NE
Salt River Country Club (Park) — 1.4 mi, 110° E
Bertha M. Pollard Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 049° NE
Homestead Wetland Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 086° E
Salt River Marsh State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 153° SE
Oak Ridge Golf Course (Park) — 2.6 mi, 050° NE
Brandenburg Park (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 139° SE
Wetzel Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.1 mi, 316° NW
NIKE-AJAX Missile (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 198° S
NIKE Hercules Missile (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 198° S
AS/32P-15 Fire Truck (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 199° S
WWII Cannon (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 198° S
John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 6.0 mi, 210° SW
Gratiot Valley Railroad Club (Museum) — 7.2 mi, 215° SW
MJR Partridge Creek Digital Cinema 14 (Cinema) — 8.9 mi, 237° SW
Gold Star Family Monument (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 225° SW
The Halo (Public Artwork) — 10.7 mi, 244° SW
F-4 Phantom Jet (Monument) — 12.8 mi, 225° SW
Huey Helicopter (Monument) — 12.8 mi, 225° SW
Algonac State Park (State Park) — 13.1 mi, 101° E
The Baumgartner House Museum And Fraser Depot Visitor Center (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 210° SW
Burgess Overlook (Viewpoint) — 14.0 mi, 257° W
North Coast Studios (Theatre) — 15.3 mi, 213° SW
The Mariner LLC (Gallery) — 15.6 mi, 085° E
Shelden Estate (Historic Ruins) — 16.0 mi, 276° W
Van Hoosen Museum (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 270° W
Newberry Hill (Historic Ruins) — 16.2 mi, 266° W
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 35.8 mi, 209° SW · 13k acres
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 60.3 mi, 297° NW · 539k acres

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