Explore Hamburg, 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 Hamburg, 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 Hamburg.
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 | Hamburg |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Livingston County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 42.448646 |
| Longitude | -83.80161 |
| Population | 20,000 |
| Density | 280.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 48139 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| County Seat | Howell |
Hamburg possesses a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of inland terrain, where the earth holds the memory of ancient glaciers in its subtle, uneven contours. It lies 1.2 miles east-southeast of Hamburg Township, MI (from Hamburg Township, MI: bearing 118°T), and is situated 7.7 miles west of South Lyon. The Huron River winds through the territory, offering a constant, fluid presence that shapes the low-lying meadows and provides a natural boundary for the local flora. Residents often observe how the quality of light at dusk softens the edges of the horizon, casting long, amber shadows across the fields that stretch toward the Southern Michigan State Forest Nursery. While the Sharon Short Hills remain a distant presence on the far horizon, the immediate ground feels intimate and grounded. Hamburg Lake sits just a short distance away, its waters reflecting the expansive, shifting sky that characterizes this part of the state.
Settlement in Hamburg grew from the steady labor of those who recognized the potential of the fertile inland soil and the nearby water power. Early industry leaned heavily on the agrarian rhythms of the region, utilizing the river to sustain the mills that formed the backbone of the initial economy. Over time, the local character evolved, shifting toward a diverse array of professional services and residential development that maintains a connection to its industrious roots. The presence of the Southern Michigan State Forest Nursery serves as a reminder of the intentional care given to the land’s natural resources, ensuring that the local ecology remains a vital part of the ongoing economic narrative. Commerce here operates with a measured pace, favoring a stability that mirrors the slow, deliberate growth of the surrounding woodlands.
Cultural life in Hamburg finds its center at Manly W. Bennett Park, a space where the community gathers to enjoy the open air and the changing seasons. The local atmosphere is defined by a deep-seated appreciation for the outdoors, with many residents making use of the Pontiac Trail to traverse the broader landscape. While the region is not defined by the fame of individuals, the spirit of the place is built upon the collective contributions of those who value a quiet, purposeful existence. During community events, the air carries a distinct freshness, a mix of damp earth and crisp wind that marks the passage of the year. Hamburg remains a place where the daily rhythm is dictated by the land itself, fostering a sense of belonging that is as enduring as the trees standing in the nearby forest.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hamburg, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.448646, -83.80161. 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 Hamburg includes the ZIP code (48139), telephone area code (313), county seat of Livingston County (Howell), and school district assignment.
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. |