2023 Map of Burnside

About this map

The settlement of Burnside and the western edge of Brown City anchor this landscape in Lapeer County, defined by an intricate network of agricultural drainage and family-named landmarks. The terrain is crisscrossed by a complex system of waterways, including North Branch Mill Creek, Elm Creek, and the Lapeer and Sanilac Drain, which speak to the area's long history of land management for farming. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial sites, such as the Saint Mary's Catholic Cem, South Burnside Cem, and the Fox Farm Cem. The road network, including the prominent Van Dyke Rd and Blacks Corners Rd, connects these rural centers and historical sites, while features like the Deanville Cem near the eastern margin provide localized points of interest for those tracing family roots in this corner of Michigan.