2023 Map of Croton

About this map

The confluence of the Muskegon River and the Little Muskegon River defines the landscape of this Newaygo County region. This area is characterized by significant hydroelectric impoundments, including the Hardy Dam Pond and Croton Dam Pond, which have fundamentally altered the river's path and local topography. The settlement of Croton and the nearby Croton Heights serve as central points for local history, surrounded by the protected woodlands of the Manistee National Forest. Extensive water bodies such as Pettit Lake, Bills Lake, and Brooks Lake dot the glacial terrain, illustrating the water-rich geography of western Michigan. Genealogists can find several established burial sites documented here, including the Croton Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Saint Mary's Catholic Cem. For those exploring the outdoors, the North Country National Scenic Trl winds through the forest and across the river valleys.