2017 Map of Gilford

About this map

Vassar anchors the southern edge of this Michigan landscape, where the Cass River cuts through the agricultural terrain of Tuscola County. The map details a strictly organized grid of rural roads and drainage networks, including the Moore Drain and H-M-Drain, which are vital to the local farming economy. Moving north, the small settlements of Watrousville and Gilford appear as quiet crossroads, each serving as a focal point for the surrounding township. Genealogists will find the locations of the Watrousville Cem and Gilford Township Cem particularly useful for tracing family roots in this part of the Thumb region. The presence of the Odessa Lakes provides a rare break in the geometric precision of the section lines and farmstead placements, illustrating the subtle variations in this otherwise level landscape.