2019 Map of Dalton

About this map

Lake Michigan forms the western boundary of this coastal landscape, where the sandy shore transitions into a complex network of wetlands and small waterways. Inland, the town of North Muskegon sits prominently between Bear Lake and the larger Muskegon Lake, reflecting the region's historical orientation toward these deep-water access points. The map documents a blend of established residential areas and conserved corridors, most notably the Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail, which follows an old rail alignment through Berry Junction. Small rural clusters like Lakewood Club and Dalton are scattered throughout the northern sections, separated by numerous small drainages such as Scholes Cr and Duck Cr. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds including Fruitland Cem and Laketon Cem, providing a record of the families that settled this area between the big lakes and the shoreline.