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Milford Michigan Map

Explore Milford, 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 Milford, Michigan

How to Use This Milford, Michigan Map

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

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.

CityMilford
StateMichigan (MI)
CountyOakland County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/Detroit)
Latitude42.593643
Longitude-83.599386
Population6,520
Density1027.1 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes48381, 48380
Area Code313
County SeatPontiac
School DistrictHuron Valley Schools

About Milford, Michigan

Milford is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,520. The population density is 1027.1 people per km². Milford is located at 42.5936°N, 83.5994°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Milford is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 48381, 48380.

Milford maintains a quiet presence amidst the expansive inland landscape of southeastern Michigan.

The Pettibone Creek serves as a vital artery for the region, carving a path through the terrain as it meanders past the local streets. Beyond the immediate banks, the land rises into subtle elevations, with Teeple Hill providing a distinct point of interest four miles away. Residents often find respite at Center Street Park, which offers a central space for the community to gather under the expansive Midwestern sky. Lake Sherwood lies just two miles away, its reflective surface mirroring the shifting colors of the changing seasons. The air here holds a crisp, clean quality, particularly as the light softens during the late afternoon hours.

Settlement in Milford traces back to early milling operations, where the movement of water provided the necessary power for local industry. Over the decades, the economy shifted alongside the broader regional focus on manufacturing, finding a balance between historical preservation and modern commercial growth. The industrious spirit of the area remains evident in the careful maintenance of its older structures and the steady commerce along its primary corridors. While the landscape is defined by its inland position, the proximity to various transit routes has long connected the people of Milford to the surrounding industrial centers. Local businesses continue to operate with a focus on regional needs, sustaining a quiet productivity that honors the work of previous generations.

Cultural life in Milford thrives through a series of seasonal gatherings that bring neighbors together in the public squares. The character of the inhabitants is marked by a deep-rooted sense of stability and a preference for the steady pace of inland life. Notable landmarks, including the preserved architecture of the older business district, offer a tangible link to the past that citizens work to protect. While the region remains modest in its claims, it has been home to individuals such as the athlete and entrepreneur Tom Monaghan, who spent formative years in the area. The atmosphere remains one of composed activity, where the rhythms of the day are set by the turning of the leaves and the movement of the local creek.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Main Street Art (Public Artwork) — 0.2 mi, 194° S
  • LaFontaine Family Amphitheater (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 205° SW
  • Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 192° S
  • Hubbell Pond Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 236° SW
  • Highland State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 348° N
  • Mystic Creek Golf Course (Park) — 0.8 mi, 266° W
  • MTB Feature (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 259° W
  • MTB Jump (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 256° W
  • MTB Skinny (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 253° W
  • Camp Dearborn (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 237° SW
  • Proud Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.4 mi, 147° SE
  • Kensington Metropark (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 232° SW
  • The Tree of Shoes (Attraction) — 1.8 mi, 138° SE
  • Prestwick Village C.C. (Park) — 2.8 mi, 336° NW
  • Wixom Habitat (Local Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 146° SE
  • Lake Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 142° SE
  • Lyon Oaks Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 5.0 mi, 167° S
  • Bloomer State Park (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 031° NE
  • Forest Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 296° NW
  • Art Works Studio (Arts Centre) — 7.2 mi, 126° SE
  • State Forest (State Conservation Area) — 7.7 mi, 251° W
  • 9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 10.2 mi, 246° SW
  • Baseline Monument (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 167° S
  • Collin Campbell House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 11.6 mi, 091° E
  • Marquis Theatre (Theatre) — 12.7 mi, 152° SE
  • Artwall Install (Gallery) — 12.9 mi, 087° E
  • Soul Studio (Gallery) — 13.0 mi, 111° E
  • Farmington Civic Theater (Cinema) — 14.4 mi, 128° SE
  • Phoenix Theatres at Laurel Park Place (Cinema) — 15.5 mi, 143° SE
  • Old Homestead (Historic Ruins) — 16.5 mi, 317° NW

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About This Milford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milford, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.593643, -83.599386. 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 Milford includes the ZIP code (48381, 48380), telephone area code (313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Huron Valley 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.