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2023 Map of Barnes Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Barnes Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The North Branch Flint River and South Branch Flint River converge in this pocket of Michigan, defining a landscape of glacial kettle lakes and complex drainage systems. Near the northern border, the settlement of Fostoria sits at the junction of the Lapeer and Tuscola county lines, while further south, residential clusters center around Barnes Lake and Millers Lake. The terrain is marked by an intricate network of man-made waterways like the Fostoria Drain and Sutter and Eight Line Drain, which reflect the area's agricultural engineering.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the West Deerfield Cem situated along Burnside Road, north of the lakes. Smaller water bodies such as Trune Lake, Selders Lake, and Guaddey Lake dot the township, connected by rural routes including Co Hwy 29 and Lapeer Rd. The map illustrates the transition from organized farming plots to these recreational lakefront communities, capturing the contemporary layout of these longstanding settlements.