2019 Map of Applegate

About this map

Black River and its numerous tributaries, including Arnot Cr and Mills Cr, carve a complex drainage system through this Sanilac County landscape. The village of Applegate sits in the northeastern corner, while the more developed city of Croswell occupies the southeast, characterized by a structured grid of streets including N Black River Rd and Sanborn St. This area is defined by its agricultural heritage and civil organization, with the landscape divided into clear sections by arterial roads like Marlette Rd and Applegate Rd. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, such as Steckley Cem and the extensive Saint Patrick Mount Hope Cem. The prevalence of named water features, from Elk Creek to engineered channels like Roskey Drain and McClelland Drain, highlights the historic importance of water management to the region's land use.