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Sault Ste Marie Michigan Map

Explore Sault Ste Marie, 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 Sault Ste Marie, Michigan

How to Use This Sault Ste Marie, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sault Ste Marie, 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 Sault Ste Marie.

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.

CitySault Ste Marie
StateMichigan (MI)
CountyChippewa County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/Detroit)
Latitude46.4953
Longitude-84.3453
Population14,144
Density480.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code49783
Area Code906
County SeatSault Ste. Marie

About Sault Ste Marie, Michigan

Sault Ste Marie is a locality in Chippewa County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 14,144. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Sault Ste Marie is located at 46.4953°N, 84.3453°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49783.

Sault Ste Marie emerges from the northern landscape as a place defined by the quiet interplay of water and earth. The terrain surrounding Sault Ste Marie maintains a coastal character, influenced by the presence of water just seventeen miles from the open shoreline. Residents often find respite at Weber Park, which provides immediate access to the outdoors right at the edge of the residential grid. Mission Creek winds its way through the local geography, offering a rhythmic, singular flow that defines the character of the nearby woods. Those seeking higher ground might look toward Oneway Hill, which rises five miles away as a solitary landmark against the expansive northern sky.

History pulses through the bedrock of Sault Ste Marie, where the economy has long been tethered to the movement of goods and the utilization of natural resources. The local industries evolved from early transit ventures into a modern workforce that balances traditional labor with emerging service sectors. Much of the regional commerce relies on the steady maintenance of transport infrastructure, reflecting a heritage built on the necessity of connecting distinct inland regions. Prosperity here often follows the seasonal patterns of the shipping trade, creating a cycle of labor that mirrors the freezing and thawing of the nearby landscape. Even during the quieter months, the economic foundations remain solid, supported by a resilient population that understands the value of steady, grounded work.

Cultural life in Sault Ste Marie thrives through a deep appreciation for the unique geography, such as the proximity to the peaceful waters of Ashmun Bay. Public gatherings frequently gravitate toward the scenic views offered by Rotary Island, which serves as a natural anchor for community recreation. While many look to the horizon, some find beauty in the stillness of McIntyre Lake, a quiet destination situated eight miles away from the busier transit corridors. The identity of the locale is shaped by its long-standing connection to the frontier, fostering a spirit of independence and quiet fortitude among its inhabitants. Although the pace of life remains deliberate, the influence of the region attracts those who prefer the honest, unvarnished beauty of the northern climate over the frantic energy of larger urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • River of History Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 308° NW
  • Chippewa County Historical Society (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 358° N
  • Frying Pan Island Lighthouse (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 046° NE
  • Great Lakes Marine Hall of Fame (Attraction) — 0.5 mi, 059° NE
  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 227° SW
  • Ashmun Bay Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 281° W
  • Minneapolis Woods Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 181° S
  • Mission Point Golf Course (Park) — 1.6 mi, 116° SE
  • Lower River Islands (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 114° SE
  • Tanglewood Marsh Golf Course (Park) — 3.0 mi, 251° W
  • University of Michigan Property (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 123° SE
  • Little Traverse Conservancy (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 249° W
  • Round Island Point (State Conservation Area) — 7.0 mi, 230° SW
  • Wheels of History Museum (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 241° SW
  • Hiawatha National Forest (National Forest) — 13.0 mi, 262° W · 899k acres
  • Point Iroquois Lighthouse (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 267° W
  • Whitefish Point Great Lakes State Bottomland Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 16.8 mi, 287° W
  • Kinross Heritage Park & Military Museum (Museum) — 17.4 mi, 204° SW
  • Old Wilson School (Monument) — 17.4 mi, 204° SW
  • Kinross Heritage Park Blacksmith Shop (Museum) — 17.5 mi, 204° SW
  • Historic Caldwell Log Cabin (Monument) — 17.5 mi, 204° SW
  • Delirium Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.2 mi, 230° SW · 12k acres
  • Whitefish Point Lighthouse (Monument) — 34.7 mi, 303° NW
  • Saint Joseph's Island Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 35.2 mi, 146° SE
  • Fort St. Joseph (Ontario) (Attraction) — 35.4 mi, 147° SE
  • Paul Bunyon (Public Artwork) — 44.6 mi, 205° SW
  • Sugar Loaf View (Viewpoint) — 45.7 mi, 197° S
  • Mackinac Island Art Gallery (Gallery) — 46.5 mi, 196° S
  • Deer Ranch (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 48.3 mi, 207° SW
  • Seven Elements Art Gallery (Gallery) — 52.6 mi, 201° S

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About This Sault Ste Marie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Coordinates: 46.4953, -84.3453. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Sault Ste Marie includes the ZIP code (49783), telephone area code (906), county seat of Chippewa County (Sault Ste. Marie), and school district assignment.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.