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Lyon Township Michigan Map

Explore Lyon Township, 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 Lyon Township, Michigan

How to Use This Lyon Township, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	42.471234
Longitude	-83.613557
Population	16,000
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	48178
Area Code	313
County Seat	Pontiac

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About Lyon Township, Michigan

Lyon Township is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 16,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Lyon Township is located at 42.4712°N, 83.6136°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48178.

Lyon Township spreads across a landscape defined by the steady, quiet passage of the Blackwood Drain. It lies 2.1 miles east-northeast of South Lyon, MI (from South Lyon, MI: bearing 69°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west of Novi.

The terrain here consists of wide, open plains and modest rises that catch the golden, slanting light of late afternoon. Residents often traverse the Pontiac Trail to observe the subtle shifts in the horizon as the seasons turn the fields from pale green to harvest brown. Five miles away, the waters of Limekiln Lake offer a reflective stillness that balances the open expanse of the surrounding acreage. To the north, the elevated silhouette of Teeple Hill stands twelve miles distant, providing a singular point of reference against the vast Michigan sky. The land maintains a grounded, enduring quality, shaped by the simple intersection of earth and sky.

Settlement in Lyon Township grew from the steady labor of those who recognized the utility of this inland soil for agriculture and early enterprise. Over the decades, the local economy transitioned from agrarian roots to a more diverse industrial base that reflects the broader regional capacity for engineering and production. The presence of the Southern Michigan State Forest Nursery, located thirteen miles away, serves as a reminder of the persistent connection to the managed woods that characterize this part of the state. Commerce continues to flow along the established routes, grounding the daily lives of citizens in the practical rhythms of regional trade. Growth remains measured, favoring a steady expansion that respects the original boundaries of the township.

Cultural life in Lyon Township finds its expression in the communal spaces that bring neighbors together throughout the year. The River Bank Golf Course serves as a primary local landmark, offering a manicured expanse of green that contrasts with the wilder stretches of the local drainage paths. Residents frequently gather for seasonal events that celebrate the specific character of the region, fostering a sense of continuity and shared purpose. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the influence of the nearby Motor City legacy persists in the pride taken in mechanical precision and local craftsmanship. This quiet, industrious identity defines the character of Lyon Township, grounding its inhabitants in a place that values both its history and its functional future.

Nearby Outdoor Places

River Bank Golf Course (Park) — 0.9 mi, 135° SE
Coyote Golf Club (Park) — 1.4 mi, 359° N
Huron Valley Trail (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 323° NW
South Lyon Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 280° W
Andover Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 224° SW
Nichwaugh Lake Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 242° SW
Mephisto (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 353° N
Lyon Oaks Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 034° NE
Novi Core Habitat (Local Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 108° E
Kensington Metropark (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 345° N
Island Lake Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.7 mi, 324° NW
Heron Rookery Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 3.9 mi, 044° NE
Maybury State Park (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 128° SE
Ten Mile South Undeveloped Parkland (Local Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 096° E
Bear Statue (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 028° NE
Chair (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 028° NE
Baseline Monument (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 126° SE
Old Cars (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 126° SE
Old House Stone Foundation (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 069° E
Coasting the Baseline Northville Obelisk (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 108° E
Genitti's Little Theater (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 113° SE
Marquis Theatre (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 112° E
Art Works Studio (Arts Centre) — 7.8 mi, 058° NE
Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 005° N
Plymouth Historical Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 132° SE
Penn Theatre (Cinema) — 10.2 mi, 133° SE
Phoenix Theatres at Laurel Park Place (Cinema) — 10.8 mi, 111° E
Soul Studio (Gallery) — 13.4 mi, 074° E
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 205° SW
Collin Campbell House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 14.8 mi, 056° NE

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