2023 Map of Estey

About this map

Estey serves as a central point of reference in this landscape at the intersection of Gladwin, Midland, and Bay counties. The terrain is defined by an extensive drainage network, where the headwaters of the North Branch Kawkawlin River and the Pinconning River begin their transit across the flat woodland and agricultural parcels. The intricate system of waterways, including Chubb Drain, Kawkawlin Creek, and Wright Drain, illustrates the intensive land management required in this part of Michigan to support the rural road grid. Boundary lines for T17N R2E and T16N R3E provide precise locations for genealogists and local historians tracking family land tracts. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the modern configuration of section lines and township roads such as Pinconning Rd and Townline 16 Rd that have organized the region since its early settlement.