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Grosse Pointe Woods Michigan Map

Explore Grosse Pointe Woods, 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 Woods, Michigan

How to Use This Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	42.443648
Longitude	-82.90686
Population	16,487
Density	1964.1 /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 Woods, Michigan

Grosse Pointe Woods is a locality in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 16,487. The population density is 1964.1 people per km². Grosse Pointe Woods is located at 42.4436°N, 82.9069°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Grosse Pointe Woods is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 48236.

Grosse Pointe Woods maintains a quiet presence upon the flat, fertile plains that stretch toward the horizon of the Great Lakes basin. It lies 1.1 miles northeast of Harper Woods, MI (from Harper Woods, MI: bearing 50°T), and is situated 6.4 miles southeast of Warren. The landscape surrounding Grosse Pointe Woods holds a distinct, low-lying character, where the atmosphere often thickens with a humid, gray softness as dusk settles over the residential streets. Water defines the edges of this region, with the nearby Lake Saint Clair providing a vast, reflective expanse that moderates the seasonal temperature. The Milk River meanders through the terrain a mile away, its presence marked by the subtle shifts in vegetation and the cooling air that drifts across the manicured lawns. Residents often look toward the distant, hazy outline of Belle Isle, which rests like a soft emerald anchor in the blue water eight miles away.

Grosse Pointe Woods emerged as a residential enclave that grew in tandem with the industrial expansion of the nearby automotive hubs. While the economy transitioned from early agricultural roots to a stable, service-oriented suburban model, the influence of the regional industrial history remains visible in the sturdy, well-crafted architecture of the homes. Local commerce centers on small, reliable businesses that serve the daily needs of families who have occupied these neighborhoods for generations. The legacy of the region’s development is felt in the orderly arrangement of streets and the careful maintenance of public spaces, reflecting a collective commitment to stability. Even as the workforce shifted toward modern professional sectors, the character of Grosse Pointe Woods remains tied to the industrious, steady rhythm that once defined the surrounding metropolitan corridor.

Cultural life in Grosse Pointe Woods centers on the shared use of green spaces, most notably the Lochmoor Country Club, which provides a expansive, verdant backdrop for community recreation. Residents frequently gather for neighborhood events that celebrate the changing seasons, finding a sense of belonging in the familiar sight of autumn leaves against the slate-colored sky. Though the area is defined more by its private, domestic tranquility than by large-scale public monuments, the proximity to Fords Cove offers a connection to the maritime heritage of the Great Lakes. The community values the privacy of its tree-lined avenues, where the pace of life remains measured and deliberate. Notable figures such as the actress Julie Harris, who spent her formative years in this region, reflect the quiet, creative potential that often flourishes within these unassuming, solid boundaries.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lochmoor Country Club (Park) — 0.1 mi, 113° SE
Brys Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 321° NW
Ghesquiere Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 197° S
Cook Schoolhouse (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 193° S
Country Club of Detroit (Park) — 1.4 mi, 174° S
Balduck (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 203° SW
Sasser (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 220° SW
Alger Theater (Cinema) — 3.2 mi, 209° SW
Grosse Pointe Theater (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 177° S
Former Site of Eminem Childhood Home (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 269° W
North Coast Studios (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 328° NW
Coriander Dockside Patio (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 193° S
The Baumgartner House Museum And Fraser Depot Visitor Center (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 349° N
Helicopter Memorial (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 343° N
Pewabic Pottery exhibitions (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 214° SW
Rope Swing (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 201° S
Kayak Sandbar (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 200° S
James D. Standish Jr. House (Historic House / Palace) — 7.2 mi, 222° SW
One World . . . Under Michigan Stars (Public Artwork) — 7.4 mi, 201° S
Statue of St. Pope John Paul II (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 318° NW
Warren Starburst (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 308° NW
Seafoam Palace of Arts and Amusements (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 221° SW
Hamtramck Historical Museum (Museum) — 8.4 mi, 247° SW
Belle Isle Sunset Point (Viewpoint) — 9.1 mi, 213° SW
Tricentennial State Park And Harbor (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 218° SW
River Bend Township Park (State Park) — 14.6 mi, 332° NW
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.2 mi, 220° SW · 13k acres

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