2017 Map of Almont

About this map

The village of Almont and the surrounding agricultural landscape of Lapeer County are defined by a complex network of waterways and early transportation routes. The Belle River meanders across the northern half of the region, supported by various tributaries like the Heenan Drain and Brinker Drain, while the southern reaches are drained by the N Br Clinton River. This 2017 survey reveals the preservation of the Polly Ann State Trail, a recreational artery following a former railroad corridor that connects the settlement of Dryden to the broader landscape. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history preserved in numerous burial grounds, including the Bethany Mennonite Cem, Ferguson Cem, and Mount Pleasant Cem. The map illustrates a rural area where traditional township boundaries—spanning Lapeer, Macomb, and Oakland counties—interface with evolving residential patterns around McNally Lake and Mud Lake.