Saint Clair Michigan Map

About Saint Clair, Michigan

Saint Clair is a locality in St. Clair County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,845. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Saint Clair is located at 42.8209°N, 82.4860°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48079.

Saint Clair rests on the western edge of the St. Clair River, a broad, blue artery that flows from the shimmering expanse of Lake Huron south towards the Detroit River. It lies 10.8 miles south-south-west of Port Huron, MI (from Port Huron, MI: bearing 197°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-south-east of Kimball. The land here is generally flat, a gentle inclination towards the water, with fertile soil that supports stands of deciduous trees and, in places, the neat geometry of agricultural fields. The air often carries the damp, clean scent of the river, a constant presence that dictates the town's orientation and its quiet, steady rhythm. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, can cast a soft, diffused glow across the landscape, illuminating the weathered wood of older homes and the steady gleam of the water. The history of Saint Clair is intrinsically linked to this waterway, which served as a vital channel for trade and settlement. Early industries capitalized on the river's power and accessibility, with lumber mills and shipbuilding once dominating the shoreline. While the scale of those operations has diminished, the legacy of its maritime past is still visible in the boatyards and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture. Today, Saint Clair maintains a character shaped by its enduring connection to the river, a place where life unfolds at a pace that allows for the appreciation of the water's moods and the enduring strength of its community.

About This Saint Clair Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saint Clair, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.820865, -82.486024. 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 Saint Clair and St. Clair County.

Detailed location data for Saint Clair includes the ZIP code (48079), telephone area code (313), county seat of St. Clair County (Port Huron), and school district assignment. 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 Saint Clair is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.