2017 Map of Browns Corners

About this map

Browns Corners and the small settlement of Dover anchor this rural landscape in Michigan's Clare County, where the topography is defined by the winding paths of the Middle Branch Tobacco River and the North Branch Tobacco River. The area is densely pocketed with small lakes and kettle-like basins, including Bailey Lake, Round Lake, and the clustered Brennan Lakes. Local genealogy is well-preserved through several small burial grounds scattered across the townships, such as Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery in the northeast and Wood Cemetery near the western edge. The drainage patterns of Spike Horn Creek and Wickham Creek illustrate the glacial heritage of this region, providing a detailed view of the terrain before modern development altered these natural hydrology networks.