2011 Map of Duck Lake

About this map

Brookfield serves as a central point in this rural landscape, which is defined by its agricultural grid and a high concentration of established burial grounds. Researchers will find numerous sites of interest for genealogical study, including the Fox Cemetery, Perry Cemetery, and Sowles Cemetery. Further south, the landscape transitions from the straight lines of township roads like W Spicerville Hwy and E Nye Hwy to the irregular shoreline of Duck Lake. Along these waters, small landings such as Charlotte Landing and Albion Landing mark focal points for local recreation and lakeside settlement. The map also captures several smaller community hubs, from Partello in the southwest to Clarence Center at the southern edge, illustrating the dispersed but organized settlement pattern of this part of Michigan.