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Plainfield Township Michigan Map

Explore Plainfield 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 Plainfield Township, Michigan

How to Use This Plainfield Township, Michigan Map

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

Latitude	43.0645
Longitude	-85.609231
Population	33,000
Density	480.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	49306, 49341
Area Code	616
County Seat	Grand Rapids

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About Plainfield Township, Michigan

Plainfield Township is a locality in Kent County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 33,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Plainfield Township is located at 43.0645°N, 85.6092°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP codes: 49306, 49341.

Plainfield Township unfolds across a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of its inland waters and the steady, rhythmic flow of the Grand River.

The Grand River serves as a vital artery, carving a path through the terrain as it winds past the settled edges of the township. Residents often find their way toward the water, where the light shifts from pale gold to deep amber against the surface of Dean Lake, located just two miles from the township’s central point. Beyond the immediate banks, the land stretches into broad, unassuming expanses that feel miles removed from any coastal horizon. To the north, one might glimpse the distant silhouette of Bettes Tower Hill, a singular point rising nine miles away above the surrounding plains. The local geography remains grounded in these steady features, where the atmosphere carries the crisp, clean weight of a continental climate.

Early development in Plainfield Township emerged from a necessity to harness the natural resources provided by the surrounding woodlands and fertile soil. The local economy has evolved from its foundational agricultural roots into a diverse network of modern industry and commercial enterprise. Small businesses and manufacturing hubs maintain a consistent pace, contributing to a regional stability that favors long-term growth over fleeting trends. Workers often traverse the landscape toward industrial corridors that have replaced the old timber mills of the previous century. This economic shift has left the township with a pragmatic, industrious character that values utility and steady production.

Cultural life in Plainfield Township is best experienced through the quiet camaraderie of its residents and the shared spaces that define their daily routines. Grand Island Golf Course provides an immediate, verdant focal point for leisure, serving as a primary site for outdoor activity and local gatherings. The community holds a distinct appreciation for the changing seasons, which paint the fields in vibrant greens before settling into the muted, contemplative grays of winter. While the township remains modest in its public profile, it maintains a legacy of hard-working individuals who have shaped its identity through generations of civic involvement. Life here moves with an intentional cadence, reflecting the steady, unpretentious spirit of those who call the area home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Grand Island Golf Course (Park) — 0.2 mi, 093° E
White Pine Trail State Park (State Park) — 0.4 mi, 315° NW
Blythefield Country Club (Park) — 0.8 mi, 055° NE
Rogue River Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 003° N
Hyser Rivers Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 093° E
Donald Lamoreaux Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 256° W
The Big Apple (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 161° S
Rockford Rope Swing (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 027° NE
Lamberton Lake Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 199° S
Manistee National Forest (National Forest) — 3.1 mi, 200° S · 539k acres
Hilltop Stop (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 015° N
Boulder Jump (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 014° N
Sawtooth Drop (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 021° N
Wynalda Flow Trails Hub (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 021° N
Rogue River State Game Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.1 mi, 000° N
Cannonsburg State Game Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.4 mi, 109° E
Matthews Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.7 mi, 174° S
Sang Yoon (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 172° S
Artists Creating Together (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 209° SW
Canal Park Presented by SILVA (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 209° SW
Muse GR (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 216° SW
Gerald R. Ford and Betty B. Ford Burial Site (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 207° SW
Avenue for the Arts Artposts (Gallery) — 7.5 mi, 203° SW
Rosa Parks (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 205° SW
Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 204° SW
Dog Story Theater (Theatre) — 7.6 mi, 202° S
GLC Live at 20 Monroe (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 205° SW
Bakale Wildlife Unit (State Park) — 19.8 mi, 258° W
White, Michigan Wild And Scenic River Study Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 35.0 mi, 342° N · 21k acres

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