2017 Map of Barnes Lake

About this map

Barnes Lake-Millers Lake serves as a central residential and recreational hub in this portion of Lapeer County. The landscape is defined by a dense collection of glacial kettle lakes and extensive drainage systems like the Fostoria Drain and Kester Drain. To the north, the Tuscola County line marks the transition into a more strictly agricultural grid. The intricate hydrology of the region is evident where the North Branch Flint River and South Branch Flint River flow through the township, separated by a series of smaller named bodies including Selders Lake and Littlefield Lake. Low-lying areas such as Bear Swamp in the southwest corner highlight the remaining wetlands that characterize the local terrain alongside managed water features like the Maxwell Drain and Degrow Drain.