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2011 Map of Bridgeton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bridgeton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Muskegon River meanders through this portion of Newaygo County, anchoring the small settlement of Bridgeton and the northern community of McLean. The river's path is characterized by sharp bends and bluffs, such as W Bridgeton Blf, while several smaller tributaries like Minnie Creek and Graham Creek feed into its course. This area of Bridgeton Township exhibits a transition from the riparian environment of the Muskegon to the flatter, gridded agricultural and residential lands to the south.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-represented by the Bridgeton Cemetery, located just south of the town center. To the east, the landscape becomes increasingly dotted with water bodies and drainages, including Sand Lake, Blood Lake, and the seasonal Indian Run. The presence of the Chinook Campground near the river reflects the enduring significance of the Muskegon for recreation in this part of Michigan.