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2017 Map of Brethren

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Brethren
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Kaleva and Brethren anchor this portion of Manistee County, where the dense woodlands of the Manistee National Forest meet a complex network of waterways. The southern reaches of the map are defined by the winding course of the Manistee River, bordered by numerous backwaters including Browns Bayou and Sergeant Bayou. This river corridor was historically significant for the timber industry, a legacy reflected in local landmarks like High Bridge and the various river crossings such as Christy Bridge and Potter Bridge.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several established burial grounds, including Maple Grove Township Cem near Kaleva and the Pleasantview Cem further south. The landscape is a mix of township-grid roads like Nine Mile Rd and recreational paths, most notably the N Country National Scenic Trail which traverses the forest near the river's edge. Smaller settlements like Chief Lake dot the northwestern section, situated near the water body of the same name.