Download OpenStreetMap Data for Michigan
Select an area within Michigan and choose a data type to download from OpenStreetMap via the Overpass API. Data is returned as GeoJSON.
1. Select Area
2. Choose Data Type
Data from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL.
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Download Michigan Map Data from OpenStreetMap
Use this free tool to download geospatial data for Michigan directly from OpenStreetMap. The map is pre-centered on Michigan — draw a bounding box to select an area, choose a data type, and export the results as GeoJSON. No sign-up or software installation required.
Available Michigan Data Types
Michigan Roads & Highways
Download motorways, highways, residential streets, paths, and cycleways across Michigan.
Michigan Building Footprints
Extract building outlines including residential, commercial, and industrial structures in Michigan.
Michigan Waterways
Rivers, streams, canals, and drainage ditches throughout Michigan.
Michigan Railways
Rail lines, stations, and light rail networks in Michigan.
Michigan Land Use
Parks, forests, residential zones, commercial areas, and farmland in Michigan.
Michigan Amenities
Schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and public services across Michigan.
Michigan Natural Features
Water bodies, forests, coastlines, peaks, and wetlands in Michigan.
Michigan Power Infrastructure
Power lines, substations, and generators throughout Michigan.
How to Download Michigan OSM Data
- Select an area — Use Shift + drag on the map to draw a bounding box within Michigan.
- Choose a data type — Pick from roads, buildings, waterways, railways, land use, amenities, natural features, or power infrastructure.
- Download — Click the download button to fetch data from the Overpass API. Preview the results on the map, then save as GeoJSON.
Output Format
Data is exported as GeoJSON, a widely supported open standard for geospatial data. GeoJSON files can be opened in QGIS, ArcGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, Google Earth, and many other GIS tools. You can also use QuickMapTools to convert GeoJSON to Shapefile, convert GeoJSON to KML, or visualize GeoJSON on a map.