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Southfield Michigan Map

Explore Southfield, 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 Southfield, Michigan

How to Use This Southfield, Michigan Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Southfield, 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 Southfield.

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	Southfield
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Oakland County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.47464
Longitude	-83.259509
Population	76,618
Density	1126.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	48075, 48033, 48034, 48037, 48076
Area Code	313
County Seat	Pontiac
School District	Southfield Public School District

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About Southfield, Michigan

Southfield is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 76,618. The population density is 1126.8 people per km². Southfield is located at 42.4746°N, 83.2595°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Southfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 48075, 48033, 48034.

Southfield manifests as a sprawling, verdant expanse of the Midwestern interior, defined by a landscape that favors wide, functional grids over the dramatic elevation of distant peaks like Bald Mountain. It lies 2.2 miles west-northwest of Oak Park, MI (from Oak Park, MI: bearing 296°T), and is situated 9.9 miles northeast of Livonia. The land here remains inland, removed from the influence of any maritime horizon, instead embracing a topography of subtle, persistent movement where the earth holds the weight of long, gray winters and the sudden, vibrant rush of spring greenery. Residents find a quiet respite at Stratford Woods Commons, a local sanctuary that anchors the immediate environment, while the modest flow of Franklin Branch marks the gentle drainage of the terrain three miles away. As the light shifts toward dusk, the flat, expansive sky turns a bruised violet, casting long, stark shadows across the asphalt and the quiet, leaf-strewn residential streets that define the character of Southfield.

Settlement in Southfield began as a quiet transition from agrarian homesteads to a more structured, suburban expansion that mirrored the industrial pulse of the surrounding region. Farmers originally cleared the dense woodlands, turning soil that had long been shaped by glacial retreat into productive fields before the mid-twentieth century brought a surge of suburban development that permanently altered the local map. This evolution from rural tranquility to a bustling, organized hub happened in layers, with each decade adding new streets and infrastructure that respected the original, sprawling layout of the land. The history of Southfield is written in the architecture of its mid-century office towers and the deliberate, planned expansion of its neighborhoods, reflecting a society that prioritized growth and accessibility as it moved away from its early, quiet roots.

Economic life in Southfield is characterized by a dense concentration of corporate headquarters, professional services, and administrative centers that form a vital nexus for the regional workforce. The infrastructure is designed for the efficient movement of people and commerce, serving as a primary artery that connects various sectors of the economy through a complex network of highways and arterial roads. Educational opportunities are supported by the presence of Lawrence Technological University, which trains the next generation of engineers and designers to navigate the shifting demands of modern industry. Beyond the office parks, Southfield maintains a steady rhythm of commerce and daily labor, where the pragmatic demands of a sprawling suburban economy dictate the pace of the morning commute and the evening return to the quietude of the residential blocks.

Cultural life in Southfield draws its energy from the wider regional obsession with professional sports, with residents often turning their attention toward the teams and rivalries that define the local spirit. The area hosts a variety of annual gatherings and community festivals that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of cohesion despite the geographic breadth of the landscape. While Lake Genesareth sits four miles away as a point of local interest, the true landmarks are the high-rise buildings that punctuate the skyline, standing as monuments to the region's mid-century ambition. Notable individuals, including figures like the radio personality Casey Kasem, have roots that connect back to the soil of Southfield, adding a layer of recognition to a place that otherwise prefers the steady, unassuming hum of a society focused on the future.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ockham's Wedge (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 089° E
Evergreen Hills Golf Course (Park) — 1.0 mi, 076° E
Lahser Woods Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 343° N
City Centre Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 069° E
Plum Hollow Golf Course (Park) — 1.2 mi, 182° S
Bauervic Woods Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 158° S
Valley Woods Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 320° NW
Deer Blind Tree Stands (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 342° N
Alex and Marie Manoogian Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 124° SE
Seligman Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.8 mi, 354° N
Lake Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 258° W
Fishing Platform (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 258° W
A - Pavilion (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 345° N
Foust Pond & Nest Island (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 343° N
Rogell Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 180° S
Dance Chimes (Public Artwork) — 4.4 mi, 081° E
Rackham Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 086° E
Norwest Gallery of Art (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 165° S
Brightmoor Artisans Collective (Arts Centre) — 5.2 mi, 184° S
Barnum School Archway (Monument) — 5.2 mi, 027° NE
TYP Collection (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 025° NE
Saginaw Trail / John Almon Starr House (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 059° NE
Royal Oak Music Theater (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 081° E
Farmington Civic Theater (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 264° W
Ferndale Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 100° E
Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 081° E
Maybury State Park (State Park) — 13.2 mi, 259° W
River Bend Township Park (State Park) — 15.3 mi, 034° NE
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.3 mi, 160° S · 13k acres

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