Explore Milan, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Milan, 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 Milan.
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 | Milan |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Washtenaw County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 42.08532 |
| Longitude | -83.682438 |
| Population | 6,079 |
| Density | 680.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 48160 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| County Seat | Ann Arbor |
| School District | Milan Area Schools |
Milan occupies a stretch of fertile ground where the Saline River carves a path through the quiet, inland landscape of the region. It lies 11.3 miles south-southwest of Ypsilanti, MI (from Ypsilanti, MI: bearing 198°T), and is situated 7.6 miles southeast of Saline. The terrain surrounding Milan consists of level plains and agricultural fields that catch a long, golden light during the late afternoon hours. Five miles away, the waters of Ella Lee Lake offer a stillness that contrasts with the steady flow of the river nearby. On the distant horizon, the faint outlines of the Sharon Short Hills remind observers of the geological shifts that once shaped this broad terrain. Wilson Park provides a local refuge for those seeking to walk among the trees and observe the subtle changes of the seasons.
Settlement in Milan followed the expansion of agricultural and industrial interests that defined the broader development of the regional economy. Early inhabitants recognized the utility of the riverbanks for powering small-scale milling operations, which laid the foundation for the local commerce that flourished in later years. The town eventually grew to support diverse manufacturing sectors, mirroring the industrial evolution of the surrounding counties. Today, the economy remains rooted in a mix of light production and local trade, sustaining the steady rhythm of those who work within its borders. Residents continue to value the balance between practical industry and the quiet, agrarian traditions that persist in the outlying fields.
Cultural life in Milan finds its focus in the small, deliberate gatherings that mark the calendar throughout the year. The community maintains a character defined by neighborly accountability and a deep-seated appreciation for local heritage. Wilson Park remains a central point for outdoor activities, hosting seasonal events that bring families together under the expansive Midwestern sky. While the pace of life remains modest, the people here take pride in a shared sense of place that resists the frantic nature of larger, more congested urban centers. Notable individuals who have passed through or resided here are remembered for their contributions to regional life, though the true essence of the place is found in the everyday persistence of its people.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milan, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.08532, -83.682438. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Milan includes the ZIP code (48160), telephone area code (313), county seat of Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor), and school district assignment (Milan Area Schools).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |