Explore Grosse Pointe Park, 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 Grosse Pointe Park, 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 Park.
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 Park |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Toronto) |
| Latitude | 42.373949 |
| Longitude | -82.923438 |
| Population | 11,595 |
| Density | 2066.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 48230 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| County Seat | Detroit |
| School District | Grosse Pointe Public Schools |
Grosse Pointe Park reveals its character through a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of earth and water. It lies 4.0 miles south of Harper Woods, MI (from Harper Woods, MI: bearing 190°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east-northeast of Detroit. The horizon is shaped by the nearby presence of Lake Saint Clair, which draws the morning light into a soft, silver shimmer across the eastern edge of the land. Residents often walk the paths of Fox Creek, a sanctuary that preserves a sliver of natural tranquility amidst the suburban sprawl. The proximity to the Fleming Channel provides a sense of maritime orientation, grounding the spirit in the constant, rhythmic movement of the nearby currents. Across the water, the silhouette of Belle Isle remains a constant companion to those who gaze toward the horizon, marking the boundary where the sky meets the shifting surface of the basin.
Grosse Pointe Park preserves a legacy of careful development that reflects the industrial ambition of the surrounding region. While the local economy is no longer tethered exclusively to the heavy manufacturing that shaped the broader landscape, the influence of that era remains visible in the sturdy, deliberate architecture that lines the streets. Commercial activity centers on local commerce, where small businesses and professional services sustain the daily needs of those who reside here. The history of the region is etched into the very layout of the neighborhoods, which were designed to favor a sense of permanence and architectural continuity. As the seasons cycle, the air carries a crisp, clean quality that speaks to the transition from the bustling, mechanized roots of the past into a refined, modern existence.
Grosse Pointe Park fosters a cultural identity that balances quiet sophistication with an appreciation for the communal experience. Notable landmarks such as the historic library and community parks serve as anchors for public life, hosting gatherings that bring the residents together throughout the year. The community takes pride in its educational institutions, which maintain a focus on academic rigor and the cultivation of local talent. Among those who have walked these streets, the journalist and author George Plimpton stands out as a figure whose legacy remains tied to the literary and intellectual vitality of the region. Events held throughout the calendar draw families to the edges of the water, where the cool breeze from Fox Creek offers relief during the warm, humid days of summer.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.373949, -82.923438. 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 Grosse Pointe Park includes the ZIP code (48230), telephone area code (313), county seat of Wayne County (Detroit), and school district assignment (Grosse Pointe 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. |