River Rouge Michigan Map

About River Rouge, Michigan

River Rouge is a locality in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,008. The population density is 1026.3 people per km². River Rouge is located at 42.2734°N, 83.1344°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48218.

River Rouge lies at the confluence of two waterways, its spirit shaped by the persistent murmur of water against the land. It lies 2.8 miles north-east of Lincoln Park, MI (from Lincoln Park, MI: bearing 55°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-west of Detroit. The terrain here is largely flat, a testament to the glacial forces that once sculpted this corner of Michigan, now softened by the slow, steady work of erosion. Low-lying, with broad expanses of sky often painted in bruised twilight hues, River Rouge possesses a character of quiet endurance, where the air can carry the metallic tang of industry one moment and the damp, earthy scent of the river the next. The riverbanks, in places, are softened by hardy reeds and the stoic presence of cottonwood trees, their silver-backed leaves rustling like whispered secrets in the breeze. The history of River Rouge is intimately tied to the deep channels of its namesake river and the broader industrial might of the Detroit metropolitan area. For generations, this locality was a vital hub for shipbuilding and steel production, its very pulse dictated by the clang of hammers and the roar of furnaces. Echoes of this past linger in the skeletal remains of old factories and the weathered faces of long-time residents, their stories woven into the fabric of the community. Today, while some of those heavy industries have receded, the legacy of hard work and innovation persists, manifesting in a resilient local economy that continues to adapt, with a distinct character shaped by its working-class roots and proximity to the Great Lakes’ vast network.

About This River Rouge Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of River Rouge, 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 River Rouge and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for River Rouge includes the ZIP code (48218), telephone area code (313), county seat of Wayne County (Detroit), and school district assignment (River Rouge School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct River Rouge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.