2014 Map of Ashley

About this map

The Maple River flows across this Gratiot County landscape, defining the agricultural character of the region. This 2014 survey captures the village of Ashley and the community of Bannister within a dense network of drainage systems essential for the local farmland, including the Limbocker Drain and the uniquely named Drain Number One Hundred Fourty-two. The map illustrates a strictly organized section-line road grid, where routes like S Ransom Rd and E Cleveland Rd link isolated farmsteads and rural properties. Small waterways like Potato Cr, Bear Cr, and Halterman Cr meander through the terrain, indicating the low-lying nature of the river valley. The settlement pattern remains concentrated in the two named towns, while the surrounding area is dedicated to large-scale agriculture supported by the Newsom Drain and the S Fork Bad River.