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2014 Map of Brethren

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Brethren
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Manistee River and its intricate network of bayous, including Sergeant Bayou and Deer Lake Bayou, dominate the southern half of this landscape within the Manistee National Forest. This 2014 survey documents the enduring layout of rural settlements like Kaleva and Brethren, where the grid of sections is still clearly visible through the placement of local roads like Coates Hwy and Tannerville Rd. Several family and community sites appear throughout the township, including the Maple Grove Township Cem and Dickson Cem.

Transport and recreation intersect along the N Country National Scenic Trail, which winds through the southern timberlands. The importance of river crossings is highlighted by named structures such as Potter Bridge and Christy Bridge, which serve as vital links across the numerous creeks like Bear Creek and Beaver Cr. The presence of High Bridge and Chief Lake further illustrates the region's reliance on both its water resources and established travel corridors.