Map maker · 83 counties

Michigan county map maker

Make a Michigan county map: color counties by clicking or by pasting data, add a legend, and download PNG, SVG, or PDF. Free, no sign-up.

Painting with Group 1

Drawing the map…

Click a region to color it, click again to clear. Right-click or Shift-click clears. Hold Ctrl (⌘) and move to paint. Keys 1–9 pick a color; Ctrl+Z undoes.

How to make a Michigan map

Pick a color under Colors and type what it means, such as “Visited” or “Over 10 million”. That text becomes the legend.
Click counties on the map to color them. Click again to clear, or right-click. Search the list to find small counties.
Add more colors with Add color, or switch a color to stripes or dots to show a second category.
Under Style, add a title, move the legend, and change borders and background.
Under Save, download a PNG, SVG, or PDF, copy a share link, or save a map file to keep editing later.

Your work saves in this browser as you go, so a closed tab does not lose it. Undo and redo cover every change (Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Shift+Z).

The 83 counties you can color

Outlines come from the Census Bureau 2024 cartographic boundary files. Small counties are easiest to color from the search list or by zooming in.

Alcona County, Alger County, Allegan County, Alpena County, Antrim County, Arenac County, Baraga County, Barry County, Bay County, Benzie County, Berrien County, Branch County, Calhoun County, Cass County, Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, Chippewa County, Clare County, Clinton County, Crawford County, Delta County, Dickinson County, Eaton County, Emmet County, Genesee County, Gladwin County, Gogebic County, Grand Traverse County, Gratiot County, Hillsdale County, Houghton County, Huron County, Ingham County, Ionia County, Iosco County, Iron County, Isabella County, Jackson County, Kalamazoo County, Kalkaska County, Kent County, Keweenaw County, Lake County, Lapeer County, Leelanau County, Lenawee County, Livingston County, Luce County, Mackinac County, Macomb County, Manistee County, Marquette County, Mason County, Mecosta County, Menominee County, Midland County, Missaukee County, Monroe County, Montcalm County, Montmorency County, Muskegon County, Newaygo County, Oakland County, Oceana County, Ogemaw County, Ontonagon County, Osceola County, Oscoda County, Otsego County, Ottawa County, Presque Isle County, Roscommon County, Saginaw County, Sanilac County, Schoolcraft County, Shiawassee County, St. Clair County, St. Joseph County, Tuscola County, Van Buren County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Wexford County.

Color the map from spreadsheet data

Open Data and paste two columns copied from Excel or Google Sheets: the county name and a value. Numbers are split into up to five shaded classes with an equal number of counties in each, and the legend shows each range. Words such as “Yes” and “No” each get their own color.

County names with or without the word County, and five-digit FIPS codes, all match.

Download, print, and reuse

PNG downloads are 2,400 pixels wide, sharp enough for slides and print. SVG opens in Illustrator, Inkscape, or Figma for further editing, and PDF prints on one page. The boundaries are public domain, so you may publish the map anywhere, including commercially. A small credit line is on by default; you can turn it off under Style. For an uncolored outline to print, use the blank map of Michigan.

Questions people ask

Is the Michigan county map maker free?

Yes. Every map, color, and download format is free, with no account, no trial, and no paid tier.

Do I need to sign up or install anything?

No. The map maker runs in your browser. Your map is saved in the browser automatically and never uploaded.

Can I use the map commercially?

Yes. The outlines are public domain, so you may use your map in reports, slides, videos, books, and websites. The corner credit line can be turned off.

How do I save a map and keep editing later?

It saves in your browser automatically. To move it to another device or share it, use Copy share link or Save map file, then open the link or the file there.

How many colors can a map have?

Up to 24 colors, each with its own legend label and an optional stripe, dot, or crosshatch pattern.

Can I make a map from my own data?

Yes. Paste county names and values from a spreadsheet under Data. Numbers become shaded classes and words become categories, with the legend filled in for you.

Sources and data as of

Data as of: Census 2024 cartographic boundaries.

How every number is computed: methodology. Spotted a wrong figure? Report an error.