Erie Michigan Map

About Erie, Michigan

Erie is a locality in Monroe County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Erie is located at 41.7942°N, 83.4963°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48133.

Erie in Monroe County, Michigan, is a place where the land exhales a quiet, deep breath. It lies 9.5 miles north-north-east of Toledo, OH (from Toledo, OH: bearing 19°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-south-west of Monroe. The terrain here is a subtle tapestry of gently rolling plains, giving way to the rich, dark earth of agricultural fields that stretch to horizons often softened by the haze of summer heat or the crisp clarity of autumn air. Water, a constant, murmuring presence, threads through the landscape in meandering creeks and ditches, reflecting the vast, ever-changing Michigan sky in fleeting, silver glances. The very air seems to carry the scent of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, a primal perfume that grounds the senses. The pace of life in Erie is measured, not by the frantic tick of a clock, but by the slow turn of the seasons and the predictable rhythm of planting and harvest. The history of Erie is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil that surrounds it, a legacy of agriculture that has sustained generations. While once a more prominent hub for agricultural processing, its economy now reflects a broader diversification, with local businesses and services catering to the needs of its residents and the surrounding rural community. The distinctive character of Erie is less about grand monuments and more about the quiet persistence of everyday life, the communal ties that bind its people. It is a place where the echo of passing farm equipment can be heard on a summer afternoon, a sound that speaks of continuity and a deep connection to the land that defines Erie.

About This Erie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Erie, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.794214, -83.496323. 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 Erie and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Erie includes the ZIP code (48133), telephone area code (313), county seat of Monroe County (Monroe), and school district assignment. 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 Erie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.