Monroe Michigan Map

About Monroe, Michigan

Monroe is a locality in Monroe County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 20,320. The population density is 867.7 people per km². Monroe is located at 41.9164°N, 83.3977°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48162.

Monroe lies at the confluence of the River Raisin and the western edge of Lake Erie, its landscape a subtle testament to the slow sculpting of water and wind. It lies 17.7 miles south-south-west of Brownstown, MI (from Brownstown, MI: bearing 202°T), and is situated 1.8 miles north-east of South Monroe. The terrain here is not dramatic, but rather a gentle unfolding of fertile plains, etched by the winding river that has long been the lifeblood of this place. In summer, the air hangs thick and sweet with the scent of ripening crops, a humid embrace that softens the edges of the day as the sun dips low, casting a hazy, golden light over the fields of corn and soybeans. The river itself, a ribbon of brown water, murmurs its ancient stories as it meanders towards the vast, shimmering expanse of the lake, its surface often rippled by the breath of the wind. The history of Monroe is deeply entwined with the River Raisin and the strategic importance of its waterways, a legacy that began with Native American settlements and later saw French fur traders and American pioneers lay claim to its fertile ground. This region became a vital agricultural hub, its rich soil yielding bountiful harvests that fed a growing nation, and the echoes of that past can still be felt in the enduring presence of family farms and the quiet dignity of its older neighborhoods. Beyond agriculture, Monroe has also known the clang of industry, with factories that once hummed with activity now standing as silent witnesses to changing economic tides. The city’s connection to the Great Lakes, however, remains a constant, drawing visitors to its shores and offering a refreshing counterpoint to the inland agriculture, a reminder of the expansive spirit that defines this part of Michigan.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.916434, -83.39771. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Monroe and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (48161), telephone area code (313), county seat of Monroe County (Monroe), and school district assignment (Monroe Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.