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Grosse Pointe Farms Michigan Map

Explore Grosse Pointe Farms, 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 Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

How to Use This Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Grosse Pointe Farms, 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 Grosse Pointe Farms.

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	Grosse Pointe Farms
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Wayne County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.397545
Longitude	-82.889177
Population	10,148
Density	1433.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	48236
Area Code	313
County Seat	Detroit
School District	Grosse Pointe Public Schools

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About Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan

Grosse Pointe Farms is a locality in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 10,148. The population density is 1433.6 people per km². Grosse Pointe Farms is located at 42.3975°N, 82.8892°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Grosse Pointe Farms is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 48236.

Grosse Pointe Farms maintains a distinct presence along the expansive, shimmering reaches of Lake Saint Clair. It lies 2.3 miles southeast of Harper Woods, MI (from Harper Woods, MI: bearing 135°T), and is situated 9.5 miles northeast of Detroit. The land here slopes gently toward the water, where the cool breeze off the lake carries the scent of damp earth and seasonal change. To the west, the winding path of Milk River carves a quiet route through the landscape, providing a subtle contrast to the broader expanse of the lake. The grounds of the Country Club of Detroit occupy a significant portion of the local terrain, offering a well-tended green space that defines the visual character of the shoreline. On clear days, the silhouette of Belle Isle remains visible as a low, dark form resting on the horizon, miles away across the water.

History in Grosse Pointe Farms reflects the slow, deliberate transition from early agricultural roots to a residential character defined by careful stewardship. While the broader region is marked by the industrial legacy of the Motor City, the local economy here has long favored residential stability and neighborhood preservation over heavy manufacturing. The proximity to Fords Cove serves as a reminder of the maritime heritage that once connected these shores to the wider commerce of the Great Lakes. Residents often walk the streets where the architecture reflects the prosperity of a different era, with homes built to last through the harsh, gray winters. This economic focus on maintaining a quiet, private environment allows Grosse Pointe Farms to hold its own against the faster pace of the nearby urban center.

Cultural life in Grosse Pointe Farms thrives on a shared appreciation for tradition and the specific, slow rhythm of the changing seasons. The local atmosphere is defined by the sight of sailboats cutting through the surface of Lake Saint Clair and the quiet activity around the Country Club of Detroit. Prominent figures like the writer Jeffrey Eugenides have captured the particular spirit of these neighborhoods, grounding their narratives in the honest realities of the local landscape. Community events often center on the water, emphasizing the deep connection between the residents and the natural boundaries of the geography. Even as the modern world accelerates, Grosse Pointe Farms keeps a steady, measured pace that honors the quiet beauty of its coastal position.

Nearby Outdoor Places

350 Lake Shore Rd (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 017° N
Municipal Pier (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 015° N
Grosse Pointe Theater (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 231° SW
Country Club of Detroit (Park) — 1.0 mi, 339° N
George Elworthy Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 256° W
Balduck (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 306° NW
Alger Theater (Cinema) — 2.5 mi, 280° W
Lochmoor Country Club (Park) — 2.6 mi, 354° N
Cook Schoolhouse (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 336° NW
Coriander Dockside Patio (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 220° SW
Kayak Sandbar (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 225° SW
Rope Swing (Attraction) — 4.8 mi, 226° SW
One World . . . Under Michigan Stars (Public Artwork) — 5.2 mi, 224° SW
Ralph Wilson Gateway & Trail (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 224° SW
Pewabic Pottery exhibitions (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 243° SW
Reverend Samuel Francis Smith Flagpole (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 227° SW
James D. Standish Jr. House (Historic House / Palace) — 6.1 mi, 249° W
Major General Alpheus Starkey Williams (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 231° SW
James J. Brady Memorial (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 231° SW
Seafoam Palace of Arts and Amusements (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 244° SW
Belle Isle Sunset Point (Viewpoint) — 7.4 mi, 233° SW
The Players Theater (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 239° SW
William V. Banks Broadcast Museum & Media Center (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 239° SW
Tricentennial State Park And Harbor (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 237° SW
Hamtramck Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 269° W
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.6 mi, 229° SW · 13k acres
River Bend Township Park (State Park) — 17.8 mi, 334° NW

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