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2019 Map of Ashley

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ashley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The village of Ashley and the community of Bannister anchor this Gratiot County landscape, illustrating a classic rural Michigan grid defined by agricultural land and complex water management. The area is heavily marked by its hydrology, where natural features like the Maple River and Potato Cr are augmented by an extensive system of engineered channels, including the specifically named Drain Number One Hundred Fourty-two and Limbocker Drain. This network reflects the region's historical reliance on effective drainage for farming.

Transportation remains central to the area's layout, with the White Pine Trl cutting a distinct path through the terrain. The landscape is also dotted with local landmarks like Shady Lawn Field and the headwaters of Fork Bad River. This modern survey documents the persistent settlement patterns and the intricate relationship between the local road network—including S Barry Rd and E Roosevelt Rd—and the wetlands that surround these small communities.