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Taylor Michigan Map

Explore Taylor, 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 Taylor, Michigan

How to Use This Taylor, Michigan Map

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

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

Latitude	42.225283
Longitude	-83.267691
Population	63,409
Density	1036.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	48180
Area Code	313
County Seat	Detroit
School District	Taylor School District

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About Taylor, Michigan

Taylor is a locality in Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 63,409. The population density is 1036.7 people per km². Taylor is located at 42.2253°N, 83.2677°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. Taylor is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 48180.

Taylor spreads across a flat, expansive reach of land where the horizon feels wide and the sky holds a heavy, silver-gray quality during the transition of dusk. It lies 3.2 miles west-southwest of Allen Park, MI (from Allen Park, MI: bearing 249°T), and is situated 7.4 miles southwest of Dearborn. The landscape possesses a subtle, industrial stillness, defined by the low-lying terrain that channels water toward the distant Ecorse Channel, which exerts a quiet, coastal influence on the local atmosphere. Within the borders of Taylor, the Sexton and Kilfoil Drain carves a modest, necessary path through the earth, serving as a reminder of the region’s intricate drainage and hydrological character. Residents often find respite in the green, open expanse of Fapp Park, a place where the wind moves through the grass with a rhythmic, steady persistence that mirrors the pragmatic spirit of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Taylor traces its origins back to the mid-nineteenth century, growing from a collection of scattered agricultural plots into a structured, organized settlement. The early pioneers who first broke the soil here were drawn by the promise of the fertile, level ground that required immense labor to clear and cultivate. Over the decades, Taylor evolved in tandem with the broader shifts in the regional economy, moving away from its agrarian roots as the influence of the nearby industrial centers began to radiate outward. This transformation left behind a legacy of resilience, where the memory of those first homesteaders is still felt in the deliberate, functional layout of the streets and the enduring patterns of neighborhood life.

Taylor maintains a robust economic foundation, anchored by a diverse array of industries that support the daily livelihoods of its working population. The infrastructure is built for transit and utility, facilitating the movement of goods and people across a grid that prioritizes efficiency and connectivity. While the area does not house a major university, it remains well-served by the proximity of higher education institutions that feed a steady stream of skilled professionals into the local workforce. The economic rhythm of Taylor is steady and industrious, characterized by a mix of retail, manufacturing, and service-oriented sectors that keep the local commerce functioning with a predictable, reliable momentum.

Taylor fosters a culture that values community engagement and the shared experiences of its residents, often gathering for annual events that bring the neighborhood together under the wide, changing sky. While the quiet waters of Belleville Lake and the distant, rugged profile of Mud Island offer natural points of interest for those seeking the outdoors, the local focus remains on the parks and public spaces that define the town's social life. The pace of life in Taylor is unpretentious and direct, marked by a sense of solidarity that persists through the changing seasons. Though major professional sports teams play their games elsewhere, the local passion for competition and the support for regional athletic traditions remain a core element of the identity that residents carry with them.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Heritage Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 122° SE
Lakes of Taylor Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 197° S
Fapp Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 325° NW
Taylor Petting Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.1 mi, 136° SE
Allen Woods Nature Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 104° E
Eureka Way (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 180° S
Taylor Meadows Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 340° N
Welcome to Taylor (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 243° SW
Allen Park Center for the Arts (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 052° NE
Northwest Airlines Flight 255 Crash Site Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 291° W
Allen Park Civic Arena (Stadium) — 3.7 mi, 051° NE
Boy With Plaid Scarf (Public Artwork) — 4.0 mi, 273° W
Brownstown Prairie State Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 194° S
PASC Art Studio (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 116° SE
Park and Watch (Viewpoint) — 4.6 mi, 255° W
Blue Elephant Studio Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 050° NE
Five Replica Homes of Great Americans (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 022° N
Davidson Gerson Gallery of Glass (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 019° N
Sharon Sims Gallery (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 104° E
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.3 mi, 085° E · 13k acres
Romulus Historical Museum (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 267° W
Open Book Theatre (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 145° SE
Sassafras Trails Nature Center (State Recreation Area) — 7.3 mi, 312° NW
Rouge Park cannon (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 008° N
Gibraltar Historical Museum (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 156° SE
Senate Theater (Cinema) — 10.4 mi, 045° NE
Maybury State Park (State Park) — 18.5 mi, 318° NW
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.0 mi, 183° S · 21k acres

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