2023 Map of Butternut

About this map

Vickeryville and Butternut anchor this rural landscape in Montcalm County, where a network of section-line roads like E Carson City Rd and Holland Lake Rd divide the agricultural terrain. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, with numerous small water bodies such as Muskrat Lake, Mud Lake, and Cedar Lake dotting the northern reaches. The drainage patterns of West Branch Fish Creek and Butternut Creek illustrate the low-lying nature of this central Michigan territory. For those researching local families, the presence of several established burial grounds including Crystal Cem, Burke Cem, Bloomer Cem, and Vickeryville Cem provide critical geographic context for early settlements. The map shows a landscape largely shaped by its glacial history, with various drains like Potter Drain and creeks like Bacon Creek and Prairie Creek threading through the countryside.