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Ecorse Michigan Map

Explore Ecorse, 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 Ecorse, Michigan

How to Use This Ecorse, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	42.244483
Longitude	-83.145757
Population	9,305
Density	1266.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	48229
Area Code	313
County Seat	Detroit
School District	Ecorse Public School District

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About Ecorse, Michigan

Ecorse is a locality in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,305. The population density is 1266.4 people per km². Ecorse is located at 42.2445°N, 83.1458°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Ecorse is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 48229.

Ecorse presents a landscape defined by the expansive, shifting horizons of the Ecorse Channel, where the water carries a metallic glint under the heavy, low-hanging clouds of the region. It lies 1.7 miles east-southeast of Lincoln Park, MI (from Lincoln Park, MI: bearing 104°T), and is situated 7.9 miles southwest of Detroit. The proximity of the coast creates a maritime atmosphere that permeates the streets, drawing the eye toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Mud Island. Just a mile away, the Ecorse River meanders toward the larger waterway, acting as a quiet artery that pulses through the flat, industrial terrain. Residents often find solace at Beach & Ciotte Park, where the wind off the channel stirs the grasses and provides a respite from the hum of machinery. Even the light here feels different, filtered through the haze of a working harbor and reflecting off the surface of the water in shades of slate and burnished copper.

Ecorse emerged from a history of French colonial roots to become a formidable engine of the twentieth-century industrial boom. The local economy remains tethered to the steel and manufacturing sectors that once defined the regional identity, with heavy industry still shaping the skyline. Generations of laborers built their lives around the rhythmic clanging of mills and the steady flow of goods moving through the channel. While the economic landscape has shifted over the decades, the pride of the working class remains a foundational element of the social fiber. The legacy of these industries lingers in the sturdy architecture of the older neighborhoods and the enduring work ethic of the people who call Ecorse home.

Cultural identity in Ecorse is marked by a resilience and a distinct, unpretentious charm that honors its diverse heritage. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the shared history of the waterfront, often highlighting the connection to the surrounding aquatic environment. Notably, the neighborhood was the birthplace of the legendary jazz musician Yusef Lateef, whose artistic brilliance reflects the soulful depth found in the local spirit. Visitors might explore the waterfront areas, where the vast sky meets the water in a way that suggests a quiet, unending patience. Daily life moves with a grounded pace, characterized by neighbors who recognize the specific, salt-tinged quality of the air on a cool morning. Ecorse maintains its character through these small, authentic moments, standing firm against the passage of time.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.3 mi, 154° SE · 13k acres
War Memorial (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 179° S
Council Point Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 255° W
Kiwanis Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 225° SW
Kemeny (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 342° N
Gwen Frostic Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 192° S
Count Casimir Pulaski Statue (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 206° SW
R.P. McMurphy's (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 184° S
Sharon Sims Gallery (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 184° S
Blue Elephant Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 302° NW
Allen Park Civic Arena (Stadium) — 3.5 mi, 286° W
PASC Art Studio (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 215° SW
Gordie Howe International Bridge Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 4.1 mi, 036° NE
Allen Park Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 274° W
Five Replica Homes of Great Americans (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 310° NW
Taylor Petting Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 5.9 mi, 249° W
Davidson Gerson Gallery of Glass (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 315° NW
Senate Theater (Cinema) — 6.1 mi, 011° N
Geodesic Dome House (Attraction) — 6.6 mi, 031° NE
Grill Grove (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 038° NE
The Glade (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 038° NE
Open Book Theatre (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 197° S
Tricentennial State Park And Harbor (State Park) — 8.3 mi, 045° NE
Maybury State Park (State Park) — 22.4 mi, 304° NW
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 40.1 mi, 192° S · 21k acres

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