Smiths Creek Michigan Map

About Smiths Creek, Michigan

Smiths Creek is a locality in St. Clair County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Smiths Creek is located at 42.9139°N, 82.6038°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48074.

Smiths Creek flows with a quiet persistence through the rolling terrain of St. Clair County, its banks softened by a verdant embrace of mature trees whose leaves catch the sun in shifting patterns of emerald and gold. It lies 9.9 miles west-south-west of Port Huron, MI (from Port Huron, MI: bearing 247°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south-west of Kimball. The land here, a gentle undulation of fertile soil, rises and falls with the patient rhythm of agriculture, dotted with fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon, their colors deepening as the day matures. A pervasive scent of damp earth and growing things hangs in the air, mingling with the fainter, sweet perfume of distant blossoms, and the sky above, often a vast, pale blue, can swiftly gather the bruised hues of approaching weather, a reminder of the elemental forces that shape this place. The history of Smiths Creek is a narrative of cultivation and connection, its early settlers drawn to the rich, dark earth that promised sustenance and a stable livelihood. For generations, the local economy has been anchored by farming, the steady toil of hands in the soil a familiar echo of the past, and while the agricultural heart of Smiths Creek still beats strong, the surrounding areas have seen shifts towards light industry and commerce, bringing a steady hum of activity that complements the pastoral calm. The creek itself, a modest waterway, was once a vital artery for transport and power, its presence a quiet testament to the ingenuity of those who first harnessed its potential, and today, it remains a beloved natural feature, offering a serene backdrop for the lives lived along its meandering course, a place where the past and present are gently, almost imperceptibly, intertwined.

About This Smiths Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Smiths Creek, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.913919, -82.603808. 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 Smiths Creek and St. Clair County.

Detailed location data for Smiths Creek includes the ZIP code (48074), 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 Smiths Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.