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Orion Township Michigan Map

Explore Orion 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.

Interactive Map of Orion Township, Michigan

How to Use This Orion Township, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Orion 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 Orion 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	Orion Township
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Oakland County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.766172
Longitude	-83.283309
Population	35,000
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	48362
Area Code	313
County Seat	Pontiac

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About Orion Township, Michigan

Orion Township is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 35,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Orion Township is located at 42.7662°N, 83.2833°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48362.

Orion Township occupies a landscape defined by the persistent flow of Sashabaw Creek and the quiet, reflective presence of Tommys Lake. It lies 5.4 miles east-northeast of Independence, MI (from Independence, MI: bearing 65°T), and is situated 7.5 miles northeast of Waterford. The terrain holds a particular stillness where the land rises toward the silhouette of Mount Judah, four miles distant, anchoring the horizon in a haze of gray and green. Within the borders of Orion Oaks County Park, the earth remains undisturbed, offering a dense canopy that catches the low, golden light of late afternoon. These woodlands provide a quiet sanctuary, separating the pulse of modern life from the ancient, slow progression of the seasons across the plains. Here, the air carries a crisp, inland clarity that defines the transition between the dense forests to the north and the industrial plains below.

Orion Township developed as a center for trade and agriculture, evolving through generations that learned to work the stubborn, glacial soil. Early settlers recognized the utility of the local waterways, turning the currents of the creek to power mills that supported the growing regional economy. Today, the local industry reflects a broader shift toward sophisticated manufacturing and professional services, maintaining a steady pace of productivity. The legacy of the surrounding region, heavily influenced by the history of motor production, persists in the technical expertise of the workforce. Commerce continues to flow through the corridors of the township, balancing the remnants of a rural past with the requirements of a modern, interconnected market.

Orion Township fosters a cultural character defined by a deliberate, measured pace that values both tradition and steady growth. Residents gather for local events that mark the calendar, grounding the community in the cyclical rhythms of the seasons and shared public spaces. Notable landmarks remain, serving as quiet markers of a collective identity that has persisted through decades of change. While the area avoids the clamor of larger metropolitan centers, it has occasionally served as a quiet home for figures such as the musician Bob Seger, who found room to breathe within these borders. The spirit of the place is found in the everyday interactions of people who understand that life here is measured not by speed, but by the continuity of the landscape itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Orion Oaks County Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 229° SW
Camp Agawam (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 119° SE
Indianwood Golf & Country Club (Park) — 1.1 mi, 022° N
Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.2 mi, 232° SW
Friendship Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 280° W
Polly Ann Trail (State Recreation Area) — 1.5 mi, 005° N
Civic Center Park (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 178° S
Paint Creek Golf Club (Park) — 1.7 mi, 345° N
Morgan Porritt (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 251° W
Lake Orion Access (State Recreation Area) — 2.2 mi, 041° NE
Gingell Nature Area (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 196° S
Camp Oakland (Private Recreation) — 3.5 mi, 041° NE
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 4.4 mi, 189° S
Covered Bridge (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 206° SW
Echo Cognitio (Public Artwork) — 7.0 mi, 151° SE
Major Oliver Williams Farm Site (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 207° SW
O'Rena (Stadium) — 7.3 mi, 151° SE
Lakeside Park Turtle Statue (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 189° S
Schuette Oak (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 085° E
Whale Tail (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 113° SE
Step-Up/Down (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 114° SE
Rock Garden (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 113° SE
Shelden Estate (Historic Ruins) — 9.2 mi, 110° E
Van Hoosen Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 120° SE
Avon Players (Theatre) — 9.9 mi, 118° SE
Newberry Hill (Historic Ruins) — 10.4 mi, 125° SE
Artwall Install (Gallery) — 11.6 mi, 196° S
River Bend Township Park (State Park) — 11.9 mi, 126° SE
Cranbrook Art Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 173° S
Cranbrook House and Gardens (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 172° S

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