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Holly Michigan Map

Explore Holly, 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 Holly, Michigan

How to Use This Holly, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	42.791973
Longitude	-83.627726
Population	5,997
Density	817.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	48442
Area Code	248
County Seat	Pontiac
School District	Holly Area School District

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About Holly, Michigan

Holly is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,997. The population density is 817.9 people per km². Holly is located at 42.7920°N, 83.6277°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Holly is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 48442.

Holly emerges from the landscape as a collection of quiet streets defined by the gentle, persistent movement of the Shiawassee River. It lies 3.9 miles east of Fenton, MI (from Fenton, MI: bearing 96°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south of Grand Blanc. The topography around Holly reveals a terrain shaped by inland glacial debris, creating a series of subtle rises and hollows that hold the morning mist. Arrowhead Lake sits calmly at the center of this environment, its surface reflecting the changing hues of the sky with a mirror-like clarity. To the east, the elevation shifts toward Mount Holly, providing a modest but distinct verticality to the horizon. Crapo Park serves as a natural anchor, preserving a stretch of woodland that feels remarkably undisturbed by the modern velocity of the surrounding region.

Industry in Holly has evolved from early milling operations that harnessed the power of the river to a more diversified economy rooted in local commerce and specialized manufacturing. The arrival of the railroad in the nineteenth century transformed the settlement from a quiet agricultural outpost into a bustling hub for regional trade. Workers here have long navigated the transition between agrarian traditions and the demands of a changing industrial climate, maintaining a pragmatic approach to growth. Today, the local economy benefits from a blend of independent businesses that sustain the daily requirements of the populace. This persistence of commerce reflects a community that values self-reliance while remaining connected to the broader regional networks of the Midwest.

Cultural life in Holly centers on the preservation of its architectural heritage, which manifests in the well-maintained facades of its historic downtown core. Residents often gather for seasonal festivities that highlight the shifting seasons, marking the transition from the stark beauty of winter to the verdant growth of spring. Notable events draw visitors to the streets, where the pace of life slows to accommodate a sense of shared belonging and public engagement. While the area remains modest in its claims, it has been the home of figures like the noted author and journalist Bruce Catton, whose work captured the gravity of the American experience with singular focus. Holly maintains a distinct identity that balances an appreciation for its past with an understated, deliberate approach to the future.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Morris Fein Arboretum (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 172° S
Sorensen Park & Nature Center (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 096° E
Seven Lakes State Park (State Park) — 1.4 mi, 311° NW
Rose Oaks County Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 190° S
Michigan Metro Girl Scouts Campground (Private Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 112° E
Bramblewood Country Club (Park) — 2.9 mi, 327° NW
Detroit Campfire Girls Campground (Private Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 170° S
Shiawassee Basin Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 114° SE
Stainless Steel Butterfly (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 272° W
Fenton House (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 277° W
Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 285° W
Big Valley (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 178° S
Vinyard (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 010° N
White Lake Sandbar (Attraction) — 8.9 mi, 157° SE
Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 9.1 mi, 139° SE
Highland State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 9.2 mi, 172° S
Grand Blanc Heritage Museum (Museum) — 9.3 mi, 359° N
Outwash Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.4 mi, 130° SE
Antique Tractors (Attraction) — 9.4 mi, 127° SE
Lookout Platform (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 258° W
Old Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 10.0 mi, 261° W
Burton Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 359° N
LaFontaine Family Amphitheater (Theatre) — 14.1 mi, 175° S
Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 14.1 mi, 174° S
Kiva (Theatre) — 16.0 mi, 349° N
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 17.9 mi, 110° E
Collin Campbell House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 19.1 mi, 137° SE
Artwall Install (Gallery) — 19.3 mi, 132° SE
Art Works Studio (Arts Centre) — 19.4 mi, 158° S
Howell Area Historical Society (Museum) — 19.8 mi, 231° SW

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