2014 Map of Dayton Center

About this map

The Manistee National Forest provides the backdrop for this portion of Newaygo County, where the South Branch White River winds through the central terrain. Small, dispersed settlements like Dayton Center, Aetna, and Huber anchor the local road network, which is defined by routes such as N Green Ave and W Baseline Rd. For those researching local lineages, the map identifies several burial grounds including Huber Cem in the north and the Lincoln Township Cem near the eastern boundary. The landscape is dotted with numerous kettle lakes and creeks, from the southern Clarks Lake and Dutch Lake to the waters of Blackberry Lake and Peterson Lake. This geography reflects a post-glaciated environment where water and woodland shaped the placement of early farms and rural communities.