2014 Map of Au Gres

About this map

Au Gres serves as the focal point of this coastal Michigan landscape, situated where the Au Gres River empties into the northern reaches of Saginaw Bay. The settlement pattern follows the shoreline and the river's path, with Linwood Cem and several residential streets marking the community's footprint. To the north, the small settlement of Santiago anchors a rural grid defined by an intricate network of agricultural drainage systems, including Chief Cr Drain and the Old Channel East Branch Au Gres River. The terrain is notably low-lying, characterized by numerous named drains and small bodies of water like Duck Lake and Mud Lake. This 2014 survey illustrates the modern drainage infrastructure required to manage the flat coastal plains bordering Lake Huron, revealing how early waterways have been modified into channels like Schnitzelbank Cr to support the surrounding landscape.