Monroe Michigan Map
Monroe, Michigan — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Monroe, Monroe County.
Interactive Map of Monroe, Michigan
| City | Monroe |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| County | Monroe |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| Latitude | 41.916434 |
| Longitude | -83.39771 |
| Population | 20,320 |
| Density | 867.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Monroe Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Monroe, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Monroe is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
