Petersburg Michigan Map

About Petersburg, Michigan

Petersburg is a locality in Monroe County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,179. The population density is 1008.5 people per km². Petersburg is located at 41.9012°N, 83.7149°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 49270.

Petersburg rests in the gentle embrace of southeastern Michigan, a landscape where the rich, dark soil of the agricultural heartland yields generously to the sky. It lies 16.3 miles west of Monroe, MI (from Monroe, MI: bearing 266°T), and is situated 4.8 miles southwest of Dundee. Here, the land rolls with a soft, almost imperceptible swell, a patient undulation that speaks of centuries of cultivation. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet perfume of ripening corn and distant apple blossoms, a subtle alchemy that tinges the very light a warmer, more golden hue. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching out like benevolent arms, punctuate the fields, offering dappled shade in the summer and a breathtaking riot of color when autumn arrives. The Raisin River, a ribbon of silver, meanders through the periphery of Petersburg, its banks often fringed with willows that droop their verdant fronds towards the water's slow, deliberate flow. Petersburg’s story is one of quiet perseverance, a history deeply entwined with the rich agricultural bounty of Lenawee County. Founded by settlers who recognized the fertile promise of this land, the town grew from humble beginnings, its economy always tethered to the earth. Today, the rhythm of Petersburg remains largely dictated by the seasons, with the harvest dictating the pace of life and the prosperity of its residents. While the grander narratives of nearby metropolises often overshadow its own, Petersburg possesses a distinct character, a grounded authenticity born of hard work and a deep connection to its rural roots. The local grain elevators stand as silent sentinels against the horizon, a testament to the enduring spirit of agriculture that continues to define this unassuming corner of Michigan.

About This Petersburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Petersburg, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.901158, -83.714938. 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 Petersburg and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Petersburg includes the ZIP code (49270), telephone area code (269), county seat of Monroe County (Monroe), and school district assignment (Summerfield School District). 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 Petersburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.