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2012 Map of Brethren

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Manistee River and its intricate network of bayous form the southern landscape of this Manistee County region, where the river winds past Browns Bayou and Deer Lake Bayou. The settlement of Brethren serves as a central hub, situated near Lake Elinor and the local Brethren Cem. The area is defined by its water systems, including the long course of Bear Cr which is spanned by landmarks like Christy Bridge and Potter Bridge.

Further north, Chief Lake and its namesake settlement are surrounded by a grid of rural roads bearing family and local names such as Tapio St and Kaleva St, reflecting the area's cultural heritage. For those interested in local history, the map preserves the locations of Dickson Cem and Pleasantview Cem, while outdoor recreation is noted at the Rollways Recreation Area and Blacksmith Bayou Campground along the river banks.