2014 Map of Burnside

About this map

Burnside serves as the focal point of this Lapeer County landscape, where the intersection of N Van Dyke Rd and Burnside Rd marks a historic hub for local commerce and rural life. The terrain is defined by an extensive network of drainage systems and small watercourses, including Elm Cr, Cedar Cr, and the Madison Drain, reflecting the area's agricultural development. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, such as Saint Mary's Catholic Cem, Fox Cem, and the S Burnside Cem. These sites, along with the Evergreen Cem and Deanville Cem, provide a clear record of the families that established these townships. The presence of Clear Lake in the southwest and the headwaters of N Br Mill Cr in the southeast illustrate the natural hydrology that shaped the road grid and settlement patterns of this Michigan thumb region.