Clawson Michigan Map

About Clawson, Michigan

Clawson is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 11,374. The population density is 1985.9 people per km². Clawson is located at 42.5334°N, 83.1463°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48017.

Clawson emerges from the gentle topography of Southeast Michigan, a place where suburban development has softened the edges of a formerly more open landscape. It lies 3.0 miles north of Royal Oak, MI (from Royal Oak, MI: bearing 358°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-north-west of Warren. The terrain here is largely flat to gently rolling, marked by the quiet persistence of deciduous trees that line residential streets and punctuate parklands, their leaves rustling with a sound that feels both familiar and ancient. Residential neighborhoods, characterized by modest homes with well-tended lawns, stretch out in a comfortable, unpretentious manner, interspersed with pockets of small commercial strips that serve the immediate needs of the populace. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle reminder of the fertile soil beneath, a scent that has followed generations of residents through their days. The history of Clawson is a quiet unfolding, a story of agricultural roots giving way to the steady hum of industry and suburban growth. Once a landscape of farms and open fields, the area began to transform as Detroit's influence expanded northward, drawing people and businesses into its orbit. The local economy, while diversified today, still holds echoes of its manufacturing past, with a steady presence of small businesses and service industries that form the backbone of daily commerce. Clawson's character is one of a close-knit community, where neighbors often know each other by name and local events, like the summer festivals held in its parks, become a shared point of connection. The absence of grand, imposing landmarks allows the everyday rhythm of life to take center stage, a subtle testament to the enduring spirit of its residents.

About This Clawson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clawson, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.533368, -83.146317. 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 Clawson and Oakland County.

Detailed location data for Clawson includes the ZIP code (48017), telephone area code (313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Clawson City 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 Clawson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.