Enter your search query in the box below.

Independence Michigan Map

Explore Independence, 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 Independence, Michigan

How to Use This Independence, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	42.733683
Longitude	-83.379508
Population	35,000
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	48346
Area Code	313
County Seat	Pontiac

🌦 Goto Independence Weather Page: Independence, Michigan — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Independence, Michigan

Independence is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 35,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Independence is located at 42.7337°N, 83.3795°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48346.

Independence emerges from the landscape as a collection of quiet elevations and verdant stretches that define its interior character. It lies 2.5 miles north-northeast of Waterford, MI (from Waterford, MI: bearing 28°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north of Waterford Township. The terrain around Independence rises toward the prominence of Pine Knob, a peak that offers a vantage point over the surrounding woodlands and fields. Flemings Lake provides a reflective stillness nearby, its surface often catching the amber hues of a descending sun. The Clinton River meanders through the lower reaches of the area, its path carving a slow, deliberate grace into the earth. The air here holds a crisp, continental clarity, untainted by the salt of distant shores, marking the land as firmly rooted in the interior of the continent.

Independence grew from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential in the fertile soil and the reliable flow of local waters. The economy transitioned over the decades from agrarian roots to a more diverse landscape of enterprise, mirroring the regional growth of the surrounding industrial corridor. Today, the commercial activity of Independence relies on a blend of service sectors and localized commerce that sustains a steady, quiet prosperity. The legacy of the past remains visible in the architecture of the older districts, where solid structures recall a time of rapid expansion and building. This economic rhythm remains grounded, favoring a pace that values consistency over the frantic momentum of larger urban centers.

Independence fosters a cultural atmosphere defined by a profound appreciation for the natural environment and a commitment to shared public spaces. Pine Knob Golf Course serves as a central hub for recreation, where the manicured greens contrast with the wilder, wooded boundaries of the property. The community gathers for seasonal events that celebrate the turning of the leaves and the arrival of winter, reinforcing a sense of local cohesion. Bob Seger, a musician whose work often captures the gritty, heartfelt essence of the American Midwest, has long been associated with the area, drawing inspiration from the very terrain that defines the local horizon. The people of Independence move through their days with a deliberate ease, finding beauty in the simple intersection of a well-tended park and the vast, open sky above.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pine Knob Golf Course (Park) — 0.2 mi, 055° NE
Campfire Girls Campground (Private Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 241° SW
Liberty Golf Club (Park) — 0.6 mi, 202° S
Pine Knob Ski Area (Private Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 034° NE
Clintonwood Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 337° NW
Independence Oaks County Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 347° N
Lake Oakland Access (State Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 161° S
Covered Bridge (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 131° SE
Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.2 mi, 069° E
Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 4.2 mi, 222° SW
Major Oliver Williams Farm Site (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 157° SE
Waterford Police Statue (Public Artwork) — 4.4 mi, 187° S
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 4.7 mi, 116° SE
Antique Tractors (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 252° W
Hill Climb Rest Area (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 231° SW
Rock Garden (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 231° SW
Lakeside Park Turtle Statue (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 145° SE
Josh Fray Bridge (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 178° S
Artwall Install (Gallery) — 9.1 mi, 169° S
O'Rena (Stadium) — 9.4 mi, 116° SE

Latest News: Independence

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News