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2012 Map of Big Prairie

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Big Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Big Prairie sits at the heart of a landscape defined by its glacial hydrology and agricultural heritage in Newaygo County. The western portion of the quadrangle is etched by the courses of Mullen Cr, Fivemile Cr, and Flinton Cr, which flow through a mix of open fields and woodlands. Notable wetland features like Gustafson Marsh and Biddleman Marsh occupy the low-lying central areas, suggesting the complex drainage patterns of this township. The presence of the Amish Cem near E 1 Mile Rd and the Big Prairie Everett Cem further south provides significant touchpoints for genealogical research and local history.

Industrial and recreational developments are evident in the southeast corner where Hardy Dam Pond forms a substantial water body. Higher elevations are marked by the Gibbs Lookout Tower, which once served as a critical vantage point for forest management. Small crossroads like Trumbull Corners anchor the grid of section roads, including Thornapple Rd and Monroe Rd, illustrating the transition from traditional farming to contemporary rural development.