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Ferndale Michigan Map

Explore Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, Michigan

How to Use This Ferndale, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	42.460592
Longitude	-83.134648
Population	19,190
Density	1911.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	48220
Area Code	313
County Seat	Pontiac
School District	Ferndale Public Schools

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About Ferndale, Michigan

Ferndale is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 19,190. The population density is 1911.1 people per km². Ferndale is located at 42.4606°N, 83.1346°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Ferndale is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 48220.

Ferndale remains defined by its flat, expansive Midwestern terrain, where the horizon stretches wide across a landscape shaped by glacial retreat and long-settled plains. It lies 1.6 miles west of Hazel Park, MI (from Hazel Park, MI: bearing 265°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-southwest of Warren. The land here holds a quiet, unassuming geometry, marked by the presence of Shiffer Park which serves as a local point of stillness amid the grid of streets. While the nearest flowing water, Red Run, lies three miles away, the character of the soil speaks to a deep, inland stability far removed from the coast. Summer evenings often cast a long, amber glow over the pavement, turning the mundane intersection into a stage of shifting shadows and cooling air. On the distant horizon, eighteen miles away, one might catch the faint, hazy silhouette of Bald Mountain, a reminder of the higher ground that exists beyond these gentle, human-altered reaches.

Ferndale grew from its early roots as a stop for travelers into a robust center for commerce, reflecting the broader industrial pulse of the regional economy. The area developed in tandem with the rise of the automotive industry, absorbing the mechanical energy and workforce that defined the twentieth-century growth of the surrounding districts. Today, the economy has shifted toward a diverse mix of independent businesses, creative studios, and professional services that occupy the storefronts once dedicated to manufacturing support. This transition from assembly lines to modern enterprise has left the local architecture with a layered, authentic texture. It is a place where the hum of contemporary trade replaces the rhythmic clatter of the past, yet the industrious spirit of the early settlers remains embedded in the orderly arrangement of the neighborhoods.

Ferndale cultivates a distinctive cultural character that values artistic expression and a progressive, open-hearted approach to civic life. The downtown corridor serves as a lively focal point, hosting seasonal events that bring residents together to celebrate the unique rhythm of their shared space. Notable figures such as the musician Don Was have emerged from this creative environment, carrying the influence of the region into the wider world. The local atmosphere is often described as energetic and inclusive, inviting those who appreciate a town that honors its heritage while actively shaping its own future. Whether one is walking through the quiet lanes or participating in the bustle of a street fair, Ferndale offers a grounded sense of belonging that feels both substantial and immediate.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Ringwald Theater (Theatre) — 0.0 mi, 118° SE
Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 0.1 mi, 274° W
Lawrence St. Art Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 140° SE
Ferndale Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 261° W
Martin Road Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 069° E
Harding Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 022° N
Michigan State Fairgrounds (State Recreation Area) — 1.3 mi, 152° SE
Cotton Family Wetlands Boardwalk (Attraction) — 1.5 mi, 320° NW
Michael Jackson Cenotaph (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 155° SE
Michigan War Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 152° SE
Rackham Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 305° NW
Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 306° NW
Sloth (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 315° NW
Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle (Theatre) — 1.9 mi, 349° N
Detroit Golf Club (Park) — 2.0 mi, 175° S
The Star Dream (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 348° N
Annex Gallery at 333 Midland (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 162° S
333 Midland (Gallery) — 3.8 mi, 163° S
Saginaw Trail / John Almon Starr House (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 338° N
Alex and Marie Manoogian Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 264° W
Hamtramck Disneyland (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 134° SE
Hamtramck Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 139° SE
Light Box (Arts Centre) — 6.5 mi, 167° S
Tricentennial State Park And Harbor (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 148° SE
River Bend Township Park (State Park) — 12.6 mi, 022° N
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.1 mi, 180° S · 13k acres

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