Holly Michigan Map

About Holly, Michigan

Holly is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,964. The population density is 814.3 people per km². Holly is located at 42.7920°N, 83.6277°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48442.

Holly rests in a landscape gently sculpted by the passage of glaciers, its terrain a mosaic of rolling plains and occasional, low-slung hills that hint at ancient moraines. It lies 10.3 miles west-south-west of Brandon Township, MI (from Brandon Township, MI: bearing 246°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east of Fenton. The air here, especially as the sun dips below the horizon, carries a crispness, a subtle scent of damp earth and distant pine that speaks of the northern latitude. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the sky, line the older streets, casting intricate shadows that dance with the wind. The land itself seems to hold a quiet resilience, a character forged by the subtle shifts of seasons and the patient endurance of nature. The history of Holly is deeply intertwined with the iron ore that once lay dormant beneath its soil, a resource that fueled its early growth and the construction of the Michigan Central Railroad. This vital artery brought prosperity and a sense of forward momentum to the fledgling community, shaping its very layout and economic trajectory. Today, while the mines are long silent, the spirit of industry persists in the small businesses that populate its downtown, their storefronts reflecting a blend of historic architecture and contemporary needs. The legacy of its railroad past is still visible in the well-preserved depot, a quiet monument to the days when trains were the lifeblood of commerce, and the very air hummed with the promise of connection.

About This Holly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Holly, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.791973, -83.627726. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Holly and Oakland County.

Detailed location data for Holly includes the ZIP code (48442), telephone area code (248), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Holly Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Holly is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.