Explore Milford 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Milford 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 Milford 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 | Milford Township |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Oakland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 42.585421 |
| Longitude | -83.600392 |
| Population | 6,520 |
| Density | 1027.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 48381, 48380 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| County Seat | Pontiac |
| School District | Huron Valley Schools |
Milford Township reveals itself through a landscape defined by the steady, persistent presence of the Huron River as it carves a path through the regional terrain. It lies 3.7 miles south-southeast of Highland, MI (from Highland, MI: bearing 167°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-northeast of South Lyon. The land here favors a quiet complexity, where the water reflects the shifting gray of the sky and the dense canopy of trees that shade its banks. Hubbell Pond sits as a central feature of the local topography, offering a still, reflective surface that anchors the immediate surroundings. To the west, the elevation rises toward Teeple Hill, which breaks the horizon with a subtle, earthen prominence. Southside Park provides a deliberate space for the residents to observe the changing seasons, grounding the township in the raw, unadorned beauty of the inland plains.
Settlement in Milford Township grew from the practical necessity of harnessing water power to drive the early mills that processed the region's timber and grain. The local economy evolved in tandem with the broader industrial shifts of the state, moving from these modest wooden structures toward more complex manufacturing and commerce. Generations of laborers built the foundations of the current economy, ensuring that the rhythm of daily work remained tied to the productive output of the land and the nearby industrial centers. This legacy of craftsmanship persists in the way the local businesses manage their trade, valuing a certain sturdiness in their approach to growth. Milford Township maintains a balance between this historical memory and the requirements of a modern, functioning workforce.
Cultural life in Milford Township finds its expression in the communal gatherings and the shared pride in preserving a distinct identity. The local calendar is marked by events that bring neighbors together, often utilizing the open spaces for seasonal markets and public celebrations. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of the nearby Pontiac Trail draws those who appreciate the quiet endurance of the outdoors. The atmosphere is one of persistent industry and neighborly expectation, where the quality of light at dusk softens the edges of the storefronts and the residential streets. People who have called this place home often speak of an attachment to the land that feels both personal and deeply ingrained in the regional character.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milford Township, Michigan. Coordinates: 42.585421, -83.600392. 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 Township 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 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. |