2019 Map of Byron

About this map

Byron sits at a geographic crossroads where the Shiawassee River turns east, anchoring a landscape defined by its intricate water systems and rural burial grounds. The river and its many tributaries, including the South Branch Shiawassee River and the Cohoctah and Barnum Drain, create a complex drainage network that historically shaped the agricultural boundaries of this region. To the north, the village of Gaines marks the upper reaches of the map, while the southern portion transitions into the agricultural heart of Cohoctah and Cohoctah Center. Local history is preserved in several family and community landmarks, such as Atherton Cem and Byron Cem, which reflect the generations of settlement across the Livingston, Genesee, and Shiawassee county lines.