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Detroit Michigan Map

Explore Detroit, 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 Detroit, Michigan

How to Use This Detroit, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	42.383037
Longitude	-83.102237
Population	639,111
Density	1778.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	48226, 48209, 48201, 48202, 48204
Area Code	313
County Seat	Detroit
School District	Detroit Public Schools Community District

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit is a locality in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. With a population of 639,111, Detroit is a major urban centre in Michigan. The population density is 1778.7 people per km². Detroit is located at 42.3830°N, 83.1022°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Detroit is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 48226, 48209, 48201.

Detroit commands a formidable presence upon the landscape, defined by its flat, expansive terrain that stretches toward the horizon with a stoic, industrial grace. It lies 4.2 miles south of Hamtramck, MI (from Hamtramck, MI: bearing 177°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east of Dearborn. The quality of light at dusk here possesses a metallic clarity, catching the edges of the urban architecture and reflecting off the nearby Detroit River, which flows with a steady, purposeful momentum just one mile away. While the climate brings a sharp chill, the air remains crisp, carrying the faint, bracing scent of the expansive water bodies that shape the region’s character. Residents often find solace in the open space of Cadillac Square Park, a local public area that provides a quiet, green anchor amidst the grid of streets, while the presence of the nearby Fleming Channel, located four miles away, offers a sense of proximity to the broader, open coastline that defines the periphery of this geography.

Detroit emerged from the ambition of early settlers who recognized the immense strategic value of the waterway as a gateway for trade and expansion. The founding of the settlement marked a pivotal moment in the development of the region, as the confluence of resources and the movement of people across the water established a foundation for rapid growth. Over the decades, the character of the settlement evolved from a frontier post into a center of human industry, its history etched into the very layout of the streets and the sturdy brickwork of its older neighborhoods. This evolution was never accidental, but rather the result of a collective, persistent labor that transformed the local environment into a nexus of innovation, where the rhythm of daily life became inextricably linked to the steady, rhythmic pulse of production.

Detroit sustains a diverse economy that continues to shift and adapt, moving beyond its traditional manufacturing roots to embrace modern technology, design, and education. The presence of major institutions like Wayne State University ensures a steady influx of intellectual energy, fostering an environment where research and creative enterprise can thrive. Infrastructure in Detroit remains robust, with a complex network of transit and utility systems designed to support a high volume of commerce and daily travel. Beyond the industrial corridors, the local economy benefits from a resilient workforce that navigates the changing demands of the global market, finding new ways to utilize the established fiber of the city to build a future that respects the weight of its previous achievements.

Detroit nurtures a vibrant cultural life, celebrated through a variety of annual festivals and the passionate support of its professional sports teams, which draw crowds to the stadiums with an intensity that defines the local spirit. For those seeking moments of natural beauty, the nearby Belle Isle provides a serene escape, while the presence of Lake Tacoma just three miles away invites a slower, more contemplative experience of the outdoors. The city has produced many notable figures in music and literature, whose work resonates with the same grit and authenticity that characterizes the streets themselves. Landmarks throughout the area offer a tangible connection to the past, grounding the modern traveler in a sense of place that is both distinct and deeply felt, as the community continues to define its own unique identity through art, competition, and a shared, enduring resilience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Detroit July 1967 (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 165° S
Williams (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 166° S
Light Box (Arts Centre) — 1.0 mi, 192° S
Rest In Respect (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 186° S
Mcshane (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 217° SW
Detroit Gallery of Contemporary Crafts (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 125° SE
Woodward (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 010° N
Fisher Theater (Theatre) — 1.6 mi, 126° SE
333 Midland (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 343° N
Annex Gallery at 333 Midland (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 344° N
Exhibit 3000 (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 115° SE
Omega Psi Phi (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 126° SE
Hamtramck Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 070° E
Detroit Institute of Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.5 mi, 130° SE
Detroit Golf Club (Park) — 2.5 mi, 343° N
Detroit Film Theater (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 130° SE
Detroit Artists Market (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 134° SE
Hamtramck Disneyland (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 053° NE
First Congregational Living Museum (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 134° SE
The Cube (Theatre) — 3.2 mi, 137° SE
Senate Theater (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 196° S
Michigan State Fairgrounds (State Recreation Area) — 3.9 mi, 356° N
Tricentennial State Park And Harbor (State Park) — 5.1 mi, 135° SE
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.9 mi, 190° S · 13k acres
River Bend Township Park (State Park) — 17.3 mi, 010° N

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