2023 Map of Goodells

About this map

The South Branch Pine River and Belle River define the drainage of this St. Clair County landscape, which remains characterized by its rural agricultural layout and network of named drains. Small settlements such as Goodells, Wales Center, Lambs, and Columbus serve as local anchors, connected by a grid of farm-to-market roads like Lapeer Rd and Smiths Creek Rd. A notable concentration of cemeteries, including the Goodells Poor Farm Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem, suggests a long-established community history. The complex system of man-made waterways, such as the Riley-Wales Drain and Campbell Drain, illustrates the extensive land management required to sustain the region's homesteads and fields.