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Pontiac Michigan Map

Explore Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, Michigan

How to Use This Pontiac, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pontiac, 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 Pontiac.

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	Pontiac
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Oakland County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.649228
Longitude	-83.287363
Population	61,606
Density	1196.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	48342, 48340, 48341, 48343
Area Code	313
County Seat	Pontiac
School District	Pontiac City School District

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About Pontiac, Michigan

Pontiac is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 61,606. The population density is 1196.2 people per km². Pontiac is located at 42.6492°N, 83.2874°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Pontiac is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 48342, 48340, 48341.

Pontiac occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding presence of the Clinton River as it carves a path through the regional terrain. It lies 4.0 miles north of Bloomfield Township, MI (from Bloomfield Township, MI: bearing 353°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-northwest of Troy. The physical character of Pontiac is shaped by an inland geography where the air feels crisp and grounded, miles removed from any salt-water influence. To the west, the landscape rises toward the distant, solitary silhouette of Mount Judah, while the immediate surroundings offer a mixture of woodland and suburban development. The stillness of Crystal Lake sits just a mile away, providing a quiet mirror to the sky, while the local grounds of Richardson Park offer an immediate green connection to the earth itself.

History flows through Pontiac like the currents of the waterway that first drew settlers to these fertile, interior lands. Established as a center for trade and eventual manufacturing, Pontiac grew in stature as the regional appetite for industrial expansion took root in the nineteenth century. The town became a focal point for those seeking to transform raw materials into the machinery of progress, forever tying the identity of Pontiac to the evolution of the American engine. Over decades, the brick and iron structures left behind by earlier generations have become a quiet architectural testament to the ambition that once defined the growth of the entire region.

Modern economic life in Pontiac continues to navigate the transition from its industrial heritage toward a more diverse landscape of professional services and specialized manufacturing. The infrastructure remains anchored by the main transport arteries that have long served to move goods and people, while local efforts focus on revitalizing the central districts. Educational aspirations are met by the presence of nearby vocational and higher learning institutions that prepare the workforce for the demands of a changing economy. As the sun sets, the silhouette of the town against the darkening horizon reveals a persistent, working-class resilience that refuses to be eclipsed by the shifting fortunes of the global market.

Culture in Pontiac finds its expression in the enduring spirit of its residents and the communal gatherings that mark the passing of the seasons. While the roar of professional stadiums often echoes from the surrounding metropolitan centers, the local focus remains on the parks and community spaces where festivals bring the neighborhood together. The legacy of the automotive age is still felt in the pride of local craftsmanship and the occasional gathering of enthusiasts who celebrate the history of the machine. Famous figures such as the singer Aretha Franklin, who was born in the area, carry a thread of the town's influence into the wider world, leaving a mark that is as indelible as the landscape itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Aaron Perry Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 333° NW
The Buckley Fountain (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 209° SW
Perry Mountain Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 086° E
Lakeside Park Turtle Statue (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 301° NW
Pontiac Municipal Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 192° S
(some Steel Object Projecting Out of the Water) (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 206° SW
Fieldstone Golf Club (Park) — 2.7 mi, 023° NE
Reed Island Sandbar (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 234° SW
Major Oliver Williams Farm Site (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 301° NW
Sea Life Aquarium (Aquarium) — 3.8 mi, 353° N
Aquafina Rock (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 220° SW
Webb Memorial (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 230° SW
Kayak / Canoe Portage (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 236° SW
O'Rena (Stadium) — 4.1 mi, 065° NE
Artwall Install (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 224° SW
Dodge #4 State Park (State Park) — 4.6 mi, 238° SW
Glowing Tree Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.2 mi, 089° E
Cranbrook Art Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 161° S
Cranbrook House and Gardens (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 159° S
Collin Campbell House Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 5.9 mi, 226° SW
Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 7.6 mi, 277° W
TYP Collection (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 152° SE
Troy Historic Village (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 125° SE
Newberry Hill (Historic Ruins) — 8.9 mi, 077° E
River Bend Township Park (State Park) — 9.9 mi, 086° E
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.2 mi, 165° S · 13k acres

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