Deerfield Michigan Map

About Deerfield, Michigan

Deerfield is a locality in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States. It is a small community with a population of 860. The population density is 362.6 people per km². Deerfield is located at 41.8889°N, 83.7788°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49238.

Deerfield rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, where the land rises and falls in a gentle, rolling fashion, much like a sleeping giant’s breath. It lies 13.9 miles north of Sylvania Township, OH (from Sylvania Township, OH: bearing 352°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-west of Dundee. Wide-open fields stretch toward horizons that feel impossibly distant, their emerald hues shifting with the seasons, from the fresh green of spring to the sun-bleached gold of late summer. A subtle breeze, carrying the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, often whispers through the tall grasses that line the unpaved lanes, and in the quiet of dusk, the sky bleeds into shades of lavender and rose, a tender farewell to the day. The air here possesses a certain stillness, a profound quietude that allows the subtle sounds of the countryside – the distant lowing of cattle, the rustle of leaves, the solitary call of a crow – to become remarkably clear. The history of Deerfield is intrinsically tied to the fertile earth and the industrious spirit of its early settlers, who found in this region an abundance of rich soil perfect for cultivation. The local economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with generations of families tending to the land, growing crops that paint the fields in their seasonal palettes. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed this corner of Lenawee County, a resilient network of small businesses and farms sustains the community, their quiet hum a counterpoint to the vastness of the surrounding landscape. The distinctive character of Deerfield is not marked by grand monuments but by the enduring presence of its agricultural heritage and the steadfast nature of its inhabitants, who have learned to live in harmony with the land’s generous rhythms.

About This Deerfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Deerfield, 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 Deerfield and Lenawee County.

Detailed location data for Deerfield includes the ZIP code (49238), telephone area code (269), county seat of Lenawee County (Adrian), and school district assignment (Britton Deerfield 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 Deerfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.