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Flat Rock Michigan Map

Explore Flat Rock, 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 Flat Rock, Michigan

How to Use This Flat Rock, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	42.097866
Longitude	-83.269827
Population	10,541
Density	619.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	49837, 48134
Area Code	906, 313
County Seat	Detroit
School District	Flat Rock Community Schools

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About Flat Rock, Michigan

Flat Rock is a locality in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 10,541. The population density is 619.7 people per km². Flat Rock is located at 42.0979°N, 83.2698°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Flat Rock is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 49837, 48134.

Flat Rock maintains a steady, deliberate presence along the banks of the Huron River, which carves a path of quiet importance through the local landscape. It lies 3.9 miles southwest of Woodhaven, MI (from Woodhaven, MI: bearing 221°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-southwest of Brownstown. The river serves as the defining pulse of the geography, its waters moving with a persistent grace that shapes the immediate surroundings. Beyond the riverbanks, the terrain remains largely level, offering a stark, honest view of the Midwestern horizon that shifts in color as the sun descends. Though the landscape feels anchored in the terrestrial, the proximity to Lake Erie, located just six miles away, brings a subtle, humid shift to the air that suggests the vastness of the water beyond. Residents find a familiar refuge in the greenery of Huron Park, a space where the rhythm of the day slows to match the movement of the trees.

Flat Rock traces its origins to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential of the river for powering the mechanisms of a growing society. The local economy shifted over generations, evolving from these early foundations into a center of manufacturing prowess that helped define the identity of the region. Today, the industrious legacy persists in the form of modern assembly plants and production facilities that hum with a constant, productive energy. The labor of the people has long been tied to the output of these factories, creating a culture that values craftsmanship and the tangible results of a hard day’s work. Even as the global market fluctuates, the economic engine of Flat Rock continues to turn, driven by a reliable workforce that understands the weight and value of its own history.

The cultural identity of Flat Rock is marked by a modest, neighborly endurance that favors substance over pretense. Landmarks such as the local historical sites serve as quiet reminders of the figures and events that shaped the collective memory, though the true character of the place is found in the everyday interactions of its citizens. The community gathers for seasonal events that celebrate the turning of the calendar, fostering a sense of continuity that bridges the gap between the past and the present. While the world may look toward the proximity of the Lake Erie Metropark Harbor of Refuge for recreation, the people of Flat Rock find their own sense of place in the simple, steady routine of their daily lives. The quiet beauty of a morning frost on the grass or the way the light hits the river at dusk provides a recurring, subtle comfort to those who call Flat Rock their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Civic Center Park (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 267° W
Fountain Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 249° W
Oakwoods Metropark (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 279° W
Westburn Golf Club (Park) — 1.5 mi, 183° S
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.5 mi, 110° E · 13k acres
Sibley Prairie-West Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 340° N
Battle of Monguagon Monument (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 106° E
Wyman's Canal Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.7 mi, 108° E
Gibraltar Historical Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 095° E
Brownstown Prairie State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 349° N
Pointe Mouillee State Game Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 147° SE
Open Book Theatre (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 055° NE
Riverview Highlands Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 5.2 mi, 039° NE
Eureka Way (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 001° N
PASC Art Studio (Gallery) — 8.0 mi, 031° NE
Welcome to Taylor (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 346° N
Taylor Petting Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.1 mi, 006° N
Sharon Sims Gallery (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 040° NE
Coins Collection (Public Artwork) — 9.6 mi, 334° NW
Romulus Historical Museum (Museum) — 10.6 mi, 323° NW
Allen Park Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 10.7 mi, 012° N
Allen Park Civic Arena (Stadium) — 11.5 mi, 015° N
Blue Elephant Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 12.4 mi, 017° N
Sterling State Park (State Park) — 12.4 mi, 197° S
Five Replica Homes of Great Americans (Attraction) — 13.9 mi, 009° N
Davidson Gerson Gallery of Glass (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 008° N
MTB Skinny (Attraction) — 16.4 mi, 321° NW
Stick Tipi's and Lean-to's (Attraction) — 16.5 mi, 321° NW
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.2 mi, 184° S · 21k acres

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