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Sumpter Township Michigan Map

Explore Sumpter Township, 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 Sumpter Township, Michigan

How to Use This Sumpter Township, Michigan Map

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

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	Sumpter Township
State	Michigan (MI)
County	Wayne County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/Detroit)

Latitude	42.160635
Longitude	-83.482317
Population	9,200
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	48111
Area Code	313
County Seat	Detroit

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About Sumpter Township, Michigan

Sumpter Township is a locality in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Sumpter Township is located at 42.1606°N, 83.4823°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48111.

Sumpter Township occupies a broad expanse of flat, fertile earth that serves as a quiet anchor for those who prefer the steady pulse of the interior plains. It lies 4.3 miles south of Van Buren Township, MI (from Van Buren Township, MI: bearing 178°T), and is situated 6.1 miles southwest of Romulus. The landscape of Sumpter Township is defined by open vistas and the patient work of agriculture, where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed by the distant elevation of the Sharon Short Hills. Moist, dark soil defines the character of the ground, absorbing the changing light of the seasons with a somber, earthen patience. Water moves discreetly through the territory, channeled by the Hubbard Drain, which traces a modest path through the fields toward the wider drainage basins. Travelers who seek the stillness of nature often find their way to the quiet acres of Graham Park, a local preserve that offers a respite from the mechanical hum of the nearby industrial corridors.

Settlement in Sumpter Township grew from the rugged necessity of pioneers who recognized the potential in the expansive, workable acreage of the Michigan interior. The local economy evolved from these agrarian roots into a more complex network, mirroring the broader industrial shifts that transformed the region into a center of manufacturing and logistics. Small-scale farming persists as a visual reminder of the past, even as modern commercial interests utilize the township’s strategic position to organize the flow of goods across the state. This industrial legacy informs the daily rhythm of the inhabitants, who value the practical utility of their surroundings over decorative pretense. The work ethic here is as grounded as the heavy soil, reflecting a history of labor that has consistently shaped the development of Sumpter Township.

Cultural identity in Sumpter Township is forged by the shared experience of open spaces and the quiet independence of those who choose to live away from the dense urban centers. Life moves with an unforced predictability, favoring the private sanctuary of the home and the modest gatherings that define the social calendar. Residents often look toward Belleville Lake for a change in scenery, finding a familiar clarity in the water that contrasts with the inland fields. While the township does not serve as a stage for the clamor of celebrity, it maintains a steadfast commitment to the traditions of its local schools and community associations. The atmosphere at dusk, when the sun descends behind the flat skyline, reveals a subtle, lingering beauty in the way the shadows stretch across the grass. This is a place where the passage of time is measured by the changing colors of the crops and the enduring character of the people who cultivate the land.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Graham Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 162° S
Lower Huron Metropark (Local Park) — 2.7 mi, 066° NE
Pine Creek Golf Club (Park) — 3.6 mi, 314° NW
Harbour Club Golf Course (Park) — 3.7 mi, 343° N
Crosswinds Marsh (State Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 155° SE
Heritage Oaks Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 002° N
Unknown Park (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 315° NW
Detroit-Greenfield KOA (Private Recreation) — 4.6 mi, 298° NW
Old Rawsonville Village Historical Marker (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 320° NW
Romulus Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 047° NE
Hewen'S Creek Park (Local Recreation) — 7.1 mi, 279° W
Park and Watch (Viewpoint) — 7.3 mi, 063° NE
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 7.7 mi, 298° NW
Woodruff’s Grove (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 309° NW
Coins Collection (Public Artwork) — 8.0 mi, 057° NE
Inkster Valley Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 8.2 mi, 009° N
MTB Skinny (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 004° N
Stick Tipi's and Lean-to's (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 004° N
22 North (Gallery) — 8.7 mi, 310° NW
Tipsy Ypsi (Arts Centre) — 8.7 mi, 309° NW
Pirate Ship (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 284° W
Nelson Amos Studio (Gallery) — 8.8 mi, 312° NW
The Depot (Gallery) — 8.8 mi, 312° NW
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill (Theatre) — 10.4 mi, 345° N
Decode Detroit (Theatre) — 11.6 mi, 300° NW
Taylor Petting Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 12.3 mi, 073° E
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.2 mi, 111° E · 13k acres
Penn Theatre (Cinema) — 14.5 mi, 003° N
Las Tres Rocas (MTB feature) (Attraction) — 14.5 mi, 022° N
Maybury State Park (State Park) — 18.2 mi, 355° N

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