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Ray Township Michigan Map

Explore Ray 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 Ray Township, Michigan

How to Use This Ray Township, Michigan Map

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

Latitude	42.743032
Longitude	-82.928643
Population	6,200
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	48096
Area Code	313
County Seat	Mount Clemens

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About Ray Township, Michigan

Ray Township is a locality in Macomb County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Ray Township is located at 42.7430°N, 82.9286°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48096.

Ray Township displays an expansive landscape defined by its quiet, agrarian stretches and the steady, unobtrusive presence of the natural world. It lies 5.4 miles north of Macomb Township, MI (from Macomb Township, MI: bearing 0°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north of Clinton Township. The terrain is characterized by broad, open fields and patches of mature woodland that shift in color with the passing seasons. The North Branch Clinton River traces a path through the landscape, providing a subtle, rhythmic lifeblood to the low-lying meadows nearby. Those who wander the area might find the air particularly crisp when the light catches the golden hues of autumn, casting long shadows across the horizon. Beyond the local fields, the distant silhouette of Twombly Mountain offers a faint, permanent boundary to the view.

Ray Township maintains a history deeply rooted in the cultivation of the land, with an economy that has transitioned from traditional farming to a blend of modern industrial and residential growth. The soil here supported generations of early settlers who built the foundations of the local agricultural identity that still persists in the quiet corners of the region. Today, residents witness a transition where small-scale farming operations coexist with local businesses that provide essential services to the surrounding districts. The presence of Wolcott Mill Metropark serves as a reminder of the area’s industrial heritage, preserving the architecture of a time when the water provided the primary power for local trade. This balance between the memory of the mills and the present pace of life gives the region a grounded, purposeful character.

Ray Township fosters a sense of community that values the slow turning of the calendar and the quiet observation of local traditions. Wolcott Mill Metropark acts as the central gathering place, where the legacy of the past is maintained through educational programs and the preservation of historic structures. The proximity of Lake Tranquillity, located seven miles away, offers a destination for those seeking a moment of stillness away from the main thoroughfares. While the area does not claim to be the birthplace of globally famous figures, it is shaped by the collective efforts of families who have chosen to plant their own roots here for decades. The atmosphere remains one of understated dignity, defined by the way the morning mist clings to the fields and the deliberate, unhurried pace of the people who call the region home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Wolcott Mill Metropark (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 038° NE
Northbrook Golf Club (Park) — 1.2 mi, 130° SE
Wolcott Mill Historic Center (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 002° N
Macomb Twp Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 180° S
Wolverine Golf Club (Park) — 2.5 mi, 193° S
Wetzel Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.3 mi, 105° E
Wilcox Warnes (Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 238° SW
Westview Orchards (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 294° NW
Cherry Creek Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 6.1 mi, 227° SW
Chesterfield Township State Game Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 112° E
Tabletop Jump (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 293° NW
Wetland Outlook (Viewpoint) — 7.8 mi, 282° W
MJR Partridge Creek Digital Cinema 14 (Cinema) — 8.2 mi, 186° S
The Halo (Public Artwork) — 8.6 mi, 201° S
Stoney Creek Metropark Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 8.6 mi, 259° W
River Bend Township Park (State Park) — 8.9 mi, 225° SW
Log Pile (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 225° SW
John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 9.2 mi, 157° SE
Spring Hill Farm / Utica Nike Base (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 226° SW
Shelden Estate (Historic Ruins) — 9.5 mi, 260° W
Gratiot Valley Railroad Club (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 165° S
Avon Players (Theatre) — 9.7 mi, 252° W
Schuette Oak (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 283° W
Brandenburg Park (State Park) — 10.0 mi, 123° SE
Van Hoosen Museum (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 251° W
Gold Star Family Monument (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 181° S
Newberry Hill (Historic Ruins) — 10.5 mi, 245° SW
St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.0 mi, 122° SE
The Baumgartner House Museum And Fraser Depot Visitor Center (Museum) — 14.6 mi, 180° S
O'Rena (Stadium) — 15.2 mi, 252° W

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