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2011 Map of Evart

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Evart
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Evart sits at the southern edge of this Michigan survey, where the Muskegon River winds past the town's grid and the Evart Municipal Airport. The landscape is defined by the glacial geography of the northern Lower Peninsula, featuring a dense cluster of water bodies including Strawberry Lake, Horsehead Lake, and Whitmore Pond. These lakes and ponds are connected by smaller tributaries like Twin Creek and Chippewa Creek, which feed into the primary river system.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-represented by established sites like the German Cemetery and Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, alongside community landmarks such as Spring Hill Camp and the Hartwick Lookout Tower. The settlement pattern follows a clear section-line road network, with names like Sunrise Lake Rd and Cedar Rd providing access to the outlying lakes. The presence of the Evart Post Office and a concentrated residential area suggests the continued importance of this riverfront community as a regional hub.