2017 Map of Bristol

About this map

Manistee National Forest defines the western half of this landscape, where the headwaters of the Little Manistee River and the Pine River cut through the glacial terrain of Lake and Osceola Counties. The settlement of Bristol sits at the intersection of E 8 Mile Rd and N Raymond Rd, serving as a central point for the surrounding rural homesteads and timberlands. Local genealogy is anchored by several burial grounds, including Bristol Cem, Ellsworth Cem, and the LeRoy Township Cem to the southeast. The map reveals a high density of small water bodies and wetlands typical of this Michigan region, including Asplund Lake, Howe Lake, and Mud Lake. A rigid grid of section roads like Leroy Rd and Luther Rd imposes order on the winding paths of Silver Cr and Beaver Cr, illustrating the late-modern intersection of wilderness conservation and agricultural planning.