2017 Map of Aurelius

About this map

The Grand River snakes through the western portion of this Ingham County landscape, defining the topography near Petrieville and the recreational paths of Burchfield Park. In the northern reach, the growing community of Holt sits at the edge of a dense network of agricultural drains and small waterways, such as the Cook and Thorburn Drain and Gretton Drain. The map reveals a high concentration of small family and community burial grounds, essential for genealogical research in this part of Michigan. Scattered from the northern borders to the southern township lines are sites including Skinner Cem, Markham Cem, and Greenwood Cem. These landmarks, along with the hamlet of Aurelius, provide a clear picture of the historical settlement patterns that have persisted alongside modern rural developments. The terrain is further marked by local infrastructure such as the Mountain Bike Trail and various named tributaries like Hart Br and Columbia Cr.