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Clarkston Michigan Map

Explore Clarkston, 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 Clarkston, Michigan

How to Use This Clarkston, Michigan Map

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

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	Clarkston
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Oakland County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.735863
Longitude	-83.41883
Population	1,002
Density	680.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	48346, 48347, 48348
Area Code	313
County Seat	Pontiac

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About Clarkston, Michigan

Clarkston is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,002. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Clarkston is located at 42.7359°N, 83.4188°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 48346, 48347, 48348.

Clarkston anchors itself upon the glacial terrain of southeastern Michigan, where the persistent flow of the Clinton River carves a path through the landscape. It lies 2.0 miles west of Independence, MI (from Independence, MI: bearing 274°T), and is situated 2.5 miles north-northwest of Waterford. Parke Lake rests at the center of the local topography, its still water reflecting the shifting light of the changing seasons against a backdrop of dense, hardwood timber. To the south, the gentle rise of Waterford Hill defines the horizon, providing a point of orientation for those traversing the inland plains. The air here holds a crisp, terrestrial weight, devoid of any maritime influence, carrying instead the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves during the long autumn months. Residents often gather at Depot Park, where the intersection of natural woodland and human architecture offers a quiet space to observe the passage of the day.

Clarkston retains a distinct character rooted in its nineteenth-century origins, when the arrival of mills and early commerce transformed the settlement into a hub for the surrounding agricultural tracts. The local economy has evolved from its industrial beginnings into a collection of specialized storefronts and professional services that maintain a deliberate, measured pace of life. Historic structures remain carefully preserved, serving as markers of the families who first cleared the land and harnessed the local water power. In the quiet hours of the morning, the rhythm of Clarkston reveals itself in the slow movement of traffic and the steady, unpretentious activity of those who inhabit these woods and slopes. The legacy of the region remains visible in the brick facades and the shaded lanes, ensuring that the identity of the place stays tethered to its specific, inland history.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Deer Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 226° SW
Campfire Girls Campground (Private Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 120° SE
Clintonwood Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 042° NE
Liberty Golf Club (Park) — 1.4 mi, 119° SE
Shephards Hollow Golf Club (Park) — 1.7 mi, 267° W
Pine Knob Ski Area (Private Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 077° E
Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 206° SW
Timberland Swamp (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 254° W
Indian Springs Metropark (Local Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 233° SW
Antique Tractors (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 239° SW
Indian Springs Metropark Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 230° SW
Outwash Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.1 mi, 238° SW
Hill Climb Rest Area (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 213° SW
Rock Garden (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 214° SW
PLRA Metal Bike Sign (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 198° S
Volleyball Island Sandbar (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 206° SW
Davisburg State Game Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 280° W
Major Oliver Williams Farm Site (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 139° SE
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 6.6 mi, 110° E
Lakeside Park Turtle Statue (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 134° SE
Josh Fray Bridge (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 164° S
Ortonville Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 8.5 mi, 359° N
Artwall Install (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 158° S
Collin Campbell House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 10.4 mi, 167° S
O'Rena (Stadium) — 11.3 mi, 112° E
LaFontaine Family Amphitheater (Theatre) — 13.8 mi, 223° SW
Cranbrook Art Museum (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 143° SE
Cranbrook House and Gardens (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 143° SE
Art Works Studio (Arts Centre) — 14.5 mi, 193° S
Soul Studio (Gallery) — 14.8 mi, 169° S

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