2023 Map of Dayton Center

About this map

The Manistee National Forest covers a significant portion of this Newaygo County landscape, where woodlots and wetlands define the terrain north of Dayton Center. Small rural settlements like Huber and Aetna anchor the local road grid, while the South Branch White River and its tributaries, including Martin Creek and Mena Creek, provide the primary drainage for the region. Genealogists will find several burial grounds of interest, such as the Lincoln Township Cem and the Bull Cem located near W Baseline Rd. The southern portion of the area is particularly rich in small kettle lakes and marshes, including Blackberry Lake, Cook Lake, and Dutch Lake. This modern survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the area, showing how the historic section lines and early township centers like Wooster continue to structure the community today.