2019 Map of Barnes Lake

About this map

West Deerfield and its historic West Deerfield Cem sit near the center of this 2019 survey, illustrating the rural character of northern Lapeer County. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage and water bodies, where the South Branch Flint River and North Branch Flint River converge amidst a dense cluster of glacial lakes. Notable named waters including Millers Lake, Sutter Lake, and Riddle Lake are interspersed with low-lying areas like Bear Swamp. The map details a complex system of managed waterways such as Fostoria Drain and Sutter and Eight Line Drain, reflecting the area's transition from wetlands to agricultural land. This detailed modern record captures the persistent rural infrastructure of Rich Township, from the family-named roads like Willits Rd to the scattered residential clusters around Dipper Lake and Sawdel Lake.