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Highland Michigan Map

Explore Highland, 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 Highland, Michigan

How to Use This Highland, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Highland, 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 Highland.

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

Latitude	44.145568
Longitude	-85.266433
Population	18,000
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	48357, 49665, 48356
Area Code	989, 313
County Seat	Pontiac

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About Highland, Michigan

Highland is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Highland is located at 44.1456°N, 85.2664°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 48357, 49665, 48356.

Highland occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, quiet passage of Pettibone Creek as it winds through the verdant terrain. It lies 3.7 miles north-northwest of Milford Township, MI (from Milford Township, MI: bearing 347°T), and is situated 8.5 miles northwest of Commerce Township. This inland expanse of Michigan offers a topography where the soft elevation of Haven Hill rises three miles away, providing a subtle anchor to the horizon. The presence of Pickerel Lake creates a reflective stillness that mirrors the changing color of the sky during the long, amber hours of dusk. Beyond the immediate water, Highland State Recreation Area extends across the earth, preserving a expanse of wild space that feels entirely separate from the frantic pace of the modern world. The air here carries a crisp, terrestrial clarity, unburdened by the weight of any distant salt spray or coastal humidity.

Highland emerged from the rugged persistence of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile, inland soil and the reliable flow of local water. Agriculture once served as the primary pulse of the local economy, gradually giving way to the diversification of trades that characterize the broader regional landscape. The influence of neighboring industrial centers remains a silent partner in the economic development of the area, though Highland maintains a distinct identity rooted in its historical commitment to self-reliance. Small businesses and professional services now sustain the rhythm of daily life, keeping the local commerce steady and grounded. The legacy of the land is preserved in the modest, sturdy architecture that persists through the changing seasons. Even as the economy evolves, the foundational industriousness of the original inhabitants remains a quiet, guiding force for those who live here today.

Highland cultivates a character defined by a deliberate, patient stillness that settles over the streets as the sun dips below the western tree line. The Highland State Recreation Area acts as the primary cultural landmark, offering a sanctuary where the community gathers to experience the raw, unadorned beauty of the Michigan woods. Seasonal events draw neighbors together to celebrate the specific cycles of the land, reinforcing a sense of belonging that transcends simple residency. While many people of note have passed through the region, the true spirit of the place is held by the quiet dedication of its permanent residents. The atmosphere is one of observation, where the changing light on the surface of Pickerel Lake becomes a shared point of reference for all who pass by. Life in Highland moves with a steady, predictable grace that honors the natural boundaries of the surrounding earth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Deer and Aspen Club (Park) — 3.4 mi, 090° E
Land (Local Park) — 3.7 mi, 101° E
Local Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 3.9 mi, 263° W
Osceola-Missaukee Grasslands State Game Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 270° W
Cadillac State Forest Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 123° SE
4-H Club (Conservation Area) — 6.0 mi, 245° SW
Marion Area Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 119° SE
Hansen Memorial Wildlife Viewing Platform (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 293° NW
Private Golf Course (Park) — 8.0 mi, 240° SW
White Pine Trail State Park (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 316° NW
Cadillac 5 Theater (Cinema) — 9.7 mi, 318° NW
Wexford County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 318° NW
KISS Monument (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 315° NW
Mitchell State Park (State Park) — 11.0 mi, 305° NW
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 11.0 mi, 281° W · 539k acres
Adventure Island (Attraction) — 11.5 mi, 305° NW
LeRoy Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 231° SW
Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 13.2 mi, 098° E · 13k acres
Weting Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.3 mi, 132° SE
Manton Area Historical Museum (Museum) — 19.7 mi, 341° N
Pine, Michigan Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 20.9 mi, 269° W · 5,384 acres
Reed City Theater Guild (Theatre) — 22.3 mi, 213° SW
Eiffel Tower (Public Artwork) — 27.3 mi, 205° SW
Farwell Historical Museum (Museum) — 29.2 mi, 137° SE
Idlewild Historical and Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 30.0 mi, 237° SW
Kingsley Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 33.2 mi, 336° NW
Northrup Grave (Monument) — 34.5 mi, 345° N
C.C.C. Worker (Monument) — 35.9 mi, 044° NE
Hill to the Lake (Attraction) — 39.3 mi, 347° N
Woodchip Hill (Attraction) — 40.8 mi, 345° N

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