Explore Fraser, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fraser, 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 Fraser.
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 | Fraser |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Macomb County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 42.539202 |
| Longitude | -82.949365 |
| Population | 14,726 |
| Density | 1373.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 48026 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| County Seat | Mount Clemens |
| School District | Fraser Public Schools |
Fraser occupies a level expanse of land where the horizon feels expansive and the sky holds a particular clarity during the transition of dusk. It lies 3.0 miles north-northwest of Roseville, MI (from Roseville, MI: bearing 348°T), and is situated 3.9 miles northeast of Warren.
The proximity to the water provides a subtle maritime influence, as the air carries a crispness derived from the nearby Lake Saint Clair, which sits only four miles away. To the east, the horizon is graced by the distant presence of L'anse Creuse Bay, while the local landscape is defined by the modest, winding path of Red Run. Within the borders of Fraser, the residents find a quiet retreat in the green space of Fraser Park, a local park that anchors the neighborhood. Though the land is mostly flat, the distant silhouette of Bald Mountain stands nineteen miles away as a faint reminder of the geological variety found elsewhere in the region. Grass Island remains a silent, nine-mile sentinel in the water, marking the boundary of the local geography.
The historical trajectory of Fraser reflects the industrious spirit of a region shaped by early settlement and the steady evolution of its local economy. Over the decades, the community shifted from its agrarian roots to embrace a diverse industrial base that fueled the growth of the surrounding region. Manufacturing and small-scale enterprise have long been the backbone of the local workforce, providing a steady pulse to the daily activities of its inhabitants. Fraser has maintained a grounded identity, prioritizing practical development while preserving the essential character of its residential neighborhoods. The economy continues to adapt to modern demands, ensuring that the legacy of hard work remains a central component of the local experience.
The cultural character of Fraser is defined by a sense of neighborly consistency and a shared commitment to local traditions that bring people together throughout the year. Notable landmarks and community gathering spots serve as focal points for social life, where the pace of the day is marked by the rhythm of schools and local commerce. While Fraser does not claim the fame of global icons, the residents take pride in a heritage that values stability and a quiet, unassuming way of life. The atmosphere is one of steady endurance, where the changing seasons influence the mood of the streets and the activities of the families who live there. It is a place where the simple beauty of a clear afternoon or the quiet of a winter morning defines the essence of daily existence.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fraser, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.539202, -82.949365. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Fraser includes the ZIP code (48026), telephone area code (313), county seat of Macomb County (Mount Clemens), and school district assignment (Fraser Public Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |