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Drayton Plains Michigan Map

Explore Drayton Plains, 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 Drayton Plains, Michigan

How to Use This Drayton Plains, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	42.684198
Longitude	-83.377161
Population	6,800
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	48329, 48330
Area Code	313
County Seat	Pontiac

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About Drayton Plains, Michigan

Drayton Plains is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,800. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Drayton Plains is located at 42.6842°N, 83.3772°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 48329, 48330.

Drayton Plains occupies a landscape defined by the deliberate, quiet movement of the Clinton River as it carves a path through the lowland terrain. It lies 1.7 miles north-northeast of Waterford Township, MI (from Waterford Township, MI: bearing 15°T), and is situated 1.8 miles southeast of Waterford. The regional topography is shaped by inland glaciations, leaving behind a series of depressions and elevations that catch the afternoon light in long, amber streaks. Lake Oakland sits just a mile away, its surface often mirroring the heavy, gray clouds that drift across the Midwestern sky. Three miles to the south, the prominence of Waterford Hill rises above the horizon, offering a subtle break in the otherwise level horizon. The air here holds a crisp, terrestrial weight, devoid of any salt or maritime influence, grounding the traveler in the deep interior of the continent.

Drayton Plains grew from the industrial rhythms of the surrounding region, where the labor of the twentieth century forged a distinct economic identity. The local economy evolved alongside the expansion of manufacturing, drawing strength from the proximity to regional industrial hubs that once defined the state’s output. Shops and service industries now occupy the spaces where older, heavy-machinery trades once dictated the pace of daily existence. Residents recognize the enduring influence of this heritage in the sturdy, utilitarian architecture that persists alongside newer commercial developments. The transition toward modern commerce has not erased the memory of those who worked the lines, leaving a sense of practical continuity in the way the local economy functions today.

Cultural character in Drayton Plains manifests in the steady, unassuming interactions of a population that appreciates the proximity of the Loon Lake Access. This site serves as a vital point for those seeking a quiet connection to the outdoors, away from the hum of major thoroughfares. Local gatherings often center around the seasonal changes, marking the shift from the harsh, dormant winter to the sudden, vibrant bloom of the spring months. While the locality remains quiet in its daily habits, it maintains a pride in its regional identity, often hosting events that bring neighbors together in shared spaces. Notable individuals with roots in this broader vicinity have occasionally risen to national prominence, yet the spirit of the place remains firmly anchored in the daily lives of its current residents.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Loon Lake Access (State Recreation Area) — 0.5 mi, 102° E
Fish Hatchery Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 178° S
Drayton Plains Nature Center (Park) — 0.6 mi, 180° S
Waterford Civic Center Warming House (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 210° SW
Lake Oakland Access (State Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 048° NE
Waterford Police Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 217° SW
Oakland County Sportsman Club (Park) — 1.5 mi, 338° N
Major Oliver Williams Farm Site (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 111° E
Covered Bridge (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 067° NE
Campfire Girls Campground (Private Recreation) — 2.9 mi, 348° N
Loveseat Bend (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 207° SW
Marsh 180 Sandbar (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 209° SW
Bigfoot Bend (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 207° SW
White Lake Oaks Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.8 mi, 242° SW
Lakeside Park Turtle Statue (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 117° SE
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 4.3 mi, 072° E
Josh Fray Bridge (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 177° S
Dodge #4 State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 178° S
Indian Springs Metropark (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 283° W
Outwash Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 284° W
Artwall Install (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 164° S
Collin Campbell House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 178° S
Bloomer State Park (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 266° W
O'Rena (Stadium) — 8.4 mi, 095° E
Cranbrook Art Museum (Museum) — 10.3 mi, 141° SE
Cranbrook House and Gardens (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 140° SE
Soul Studio (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 176° S
Art Works Studio (Arts Centre) — 11.9 mi, 207° SW
TYP Collection (Gallery) — 12.7 mi, 139° SE

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