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Ira Michigan Map

Explore Ira, 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 Ira, Michigan

How to Use This Ira, Michigan Map

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

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	Ira
State	Michigan (MI)
County	St. Clair County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.68784
Longitude	-82.669947
Population	6,800
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	48023
Area Code	313
County Seat	Port Huron

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About Ira, Michigan

Ira is a locality in St. Clair County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Ira is located at 42.6878°N, 82.6699°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48023.

Ira presents a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the Meldrum Drain as it carves a path through the flat, fertile earth. It lies 3.4 miles east of New Baltimore, MI (from New Baltimore, MI: bearing 82°T), and is situated 6.6 miles east of Chesterfield Township. The horizon remains broad and open, offering a view of the sky that shifts from pale morning blue to the deep, bruised violet of dusk. To the east, the vast expanse of Lake Saint Clair anchors the regional topography, its presence tempering the seasonal winds that sweep across the open fields. Beyond the immediate terrain, the Saint Clair Flats create a low-lying basin that influences the drainage and ecological character of the surrounding acreage. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Twombly Mountain, a faint reminder of the geological variety found far beyond the local plains.

Ira reflects the industrious spirit of a region built upon the steady rhythm of agriculture and the legacy of midwestern manufacturing. Early settlers recognized the value of the dark, productive soil, establishing farms that continue to define the perimeter of the township today. Commerce here is modest and functional, rooted in the small businesses and specialized trades that sustain the daily needs of families. The local economy relies on the steady flow of goods and services that keep the community tethered to the broader regional networks of the state. As the seasons turn, the labor of the field gives way to the maintenance of equipment and the planning of the next harvest, ensuring a continuity that has persisted for generations.

Ira fosters a culture of neighborly reliance where the pace of life follows the cycles of the natural world rather than the frantic demands of urban centers. The Ira Township Park serves as a central gathering point, providing a quiet space for reflection or recreation beneath the canopy of indigenous trees. Local events often center on the shifting calendar of the harvest, bringing people together in a shared appreciation for the land they cultivate and inhabit. While the township does not lay claim to the fame of national celebrities, its identity is forged by the quiet dedication of those who build their lives here. The daily experience of living in Ira remains anchored in this blend of open space and the simple, enduring connections formed between those who call the region home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ira Township Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 028° NE
Green Street Woods Park - Proposed (Local Park) — 2.0 mi, 272° W
St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 183° S
St. Johns Marsh State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 113° SE
Cedar Glen Golf Club (Park) — 3.5 mi, 282° W
Brandenburg Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 254° W
Oak Ridge Golf Course (Park) — 4.6 mi, 304° NW
Oasis Tiki Shelter (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 161° S
Algonac State Park (State Park) — 6.5 mi, 106° E
Algonac Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 8.5 mi, 123° SE
Algonac Boat Anchor (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 126° SE
NIKE-AJAX Missile (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 244° SW
NIKE Hercules Missile (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 243° SW
WWII Cannon (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 243° SW
Wetzel Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 9.2 mi, 292° W
The Mariner LLC (Gallery) — 9.2 mi, 078° E
The Snug Theatre (Theatre) — 9.3 mi, 077° E
Tecumseh Monument (Monument) — 9.5 mi, 126° SE
John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 244° SW
Gratiot Valley Railroad Club (Museum) — 12.0 mi, 243° SW
MJR Partridge Creek Digital Cinema 14 (Cinema) — 14.7 mi, 253° W
The Halo (Public Artwork) — 16.7 mi, 256° W
The Baumgartner House Museum And Fraser Depot Visitor Center (Museum) — 17.0 mi, 231° SW
Sled Museum (Museum) — 18.3 mi, 033° NE
Burgess Overlook (Viewpoint) — 20.4 mi, 263° W
Farm Museum (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 002° N
Cook Schoolhouse (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 215° SW
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.9 mi, 218° SW · 13k acres
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 66.4 mi, 295° NW · 539k acres

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