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2017 Map of Dayton Center

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Dayton Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Manistee National Forest covers the northern reaches of this Newaygo County landscape, where the South Branch White River winds through dense woodlands. This 2017 survey details a rural area defined by its small settlements and scattered water bodies. The hamlets of Dayton Center, Aetna, and Wooster serve as local anchors for the surrounding agricultural and forest lands. Genealogists will find several burial grounds noted, including Huber Cem in the northwest and Bull Cem near the center of the quadrangle.

Water is a defining feature of the terrain, with numerous small lakes such as Blackberry Lake, Clarks Lake, and Peterson Lake dotting the map. These lakes, along with tributaries like Black Cr and Wrights Cr, illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the region. The grid-like road network, following section lines with names like Baseline Rd and 1-Mile Rd, provides clear orientation for modern land use and historical property research.