Clifford Michigan Map

About Clifford, Michigan

Clifford is a locality in Lapeer County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 277. The population density is 76.0 people per km². Clifford is located at 43.3147°N, 83.1791°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48727.

Clifford rests in the rolling farmland of Lapeer County, a quiet confluence of gentle slopes and broad, open fields where the sky seems to stretch infinitely. It lies 31.0 miles north-east of Burton, MI (from Burton, MI: bearing 45°T), and is situated 5.0 miles west of Marlette. The land here breathes a fertile stillness, punctuated by the verdant hum of summer crops and the stark, skeletal beauty of winter branches. Deep ditches, carved by the relentless work of water and time, snake along the edges of country roads, their banks often carpeted with wildflowers in the warmer months. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of freshly tilled earth and distant pine. Evenings here can bring a hushed luminescence, the fading sun painting the western horizon in hues of rose and bruised plum, casting long, dancing shadows from the silos and barns that dot the landscape. The history of Clifford is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of Michigan, its origins rooted in the clearing of forests and the cultivation of rich soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established a community that has largely sustained itself through farming, a tradition that continues to define its economic pulse. The grain elevators stand as silent sentinels, testaments to generations of harvests. While industry has ebbed and flowed in the broader region, Clifford retains a character shaped by the dependable, cyclical rhythm of the seasons and the dedicated work of its inhabitants. The local general store, a hub of neighborly exchange, and the modest but proud schoolhouse, serve as anchors, fostering a sense of enduring connection to the land and to each other.

About This Clifford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clifford, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.314747, -83.179112. 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 Clifford and Lapeer County.

Detailed location data for Clifford includes the ZIP code (48727), telephone area code (586), county seat of Lapeer County (Lapeer), and school district assignment (Marlette Community Schools). 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 Clifford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.