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Fenton Michigan Map

Explore Fenton, 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 Fenton, Michigan

How to Use This Fenton, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	42.800606
Longitude	-83.717708
Population	12,050
Density	699.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	48430
Area Code	248
County Seat	Flint
School District	Fenton Area Public Schools

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About Fenton, Michigan

Fenton is a locality in Genesee County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 12,050. The population density is 699.5 people per km². Fenton is located at 42.8006°N, 83.7177°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Fenton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 48430.

Fenton occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding presence of the Shiawassee River, which carves a path through the local terrain. It lies 11.7 miles north-northeast of Hartland Township, MI (from Hartland Township, MI: bearing 11°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-southwest of Grand Blanc. The region surrounding Fenton is characterized by a glacial topography of irregular, soft elevations that catch the slanted light of late afternoon, casting long shadows across the fields. Only a mile away, the waters of Westman Lake provide a quiet, reflective stillness that anchors the surrounding woodlands. The climate here is deeply continental, marked by winters that turn the soil iron-hard and summers that coax a dense, green vitality from the earth. Residents look toward the horizon where the modest rise of Mount Holly breaks the line of the plains, serving as a constant, subtle reminder of the shifting elevation of the regional interior.

Founding narratives of Fenton remain tied to the movement of early industry, which utilized the power of the water to drive the wheels of early mills and manufacturing. The local economy grew from these modest, industrious roots, eventually diversifying into a blend of commerce and trade that sustains the daily movement of the populace. Throughout the decades, the labor of the people has shifted alongside the changing demands of the broader regional market, yet a sense of pragmatic craftsmanship persists in the workshops and storefronts. Rackham Park serves as a central point of civic space, offering a quiet, public expanse where the history of the land remains accessible to all. The rhythm of Fenton is dictated not by the frenetic pace of larger hubs, but by the steady, measured output of its businesses and the quiet persistence of its inhabitants.

Cultural life in Fenton finds its expression in the communal gatherings that populate the calendar, drawing neighbors into the open spaces of the center to observe the passing of the seasons. Notable landmarks like the historic downtown buildings stand as markers of a time when the architecture was forged to endure the harsh, gray winters of the inland plains. The spirit of the place is reflected in its people, who maintain a grounded, unpretentious character shaped by the realities of their environment. While Fenton remains a quiet contributor to the regional identity, it has been home to individuals such as the actor Elizabeth Berkley, whose career path took her from these specific surroundings to a broader, national stage. Whether during the heat of a midsummer afternoon or the biting chill of January, the identity of the people remains firmly rooted in the geography they inhabit.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 315° NW
Fenton House (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 101° E
Stainless Steel Butterfly (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 124° SE
Township of Fenton Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 296° NW
Dauner Martin (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 028° NE
Silver Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 253° W
Seven Lakes State Park (State Park) — 1.6 mi, 087° E
State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 271° W
Local Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 3.0 mi, 264° W
Private Golf Course (Park) — 3.2 mi, 350° N
Coyote Preserve (Park) — 3.3 mi, 217° SW
Lookout Platform (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 242° SW
Scenic Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 5.5 mi, 244° SW
The Pines (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 245° SW
Old Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 247° SW
Grand Blanc Heritage Museum (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 027° NE
Vinyard (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 037° NE
MTB Rock Garden (Attraction) — 10.8 mi, 187° S
Burton Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 12.2 mi, 021° N
Bloomer State Park (State Park) — 12.6 mi, 133° SE
Kiva (Theatre) — 15.2 mi, 006° N
LaFontaine Family Amphitheater (Theatre) — 15.8 mi, 158° S
Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 15.8 mi, 158° S
Howell Area Historical Society (Museum) — 17.0 mi, 219° SW
Howell Opra House - Livingston Arts Council (Arts Centre) — 17.2 mi, 219° SW
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 21.2 mi, 340° N · 539k acres
Art Works Studio (Arts Centre) — 22.0 mi, 147° SE
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 22.4 mi, 107° E
Collin Campbell House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 22.8 mi, 130° SE
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.1 mi, 349° N · 20k acres

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