2019 Map of Harlan

About this map

Harlan serves as the central hub of this northern Michigan landscape, situated at the boundary of Manistee and Wexford Counties. This area reflects a quiet rural transition, where the Manistee National Forest meets private farm holdings and the remnants of regional rail infrastructure. The Betsie Valley State Trail cuts through the terrain, repurposing historical corridors for modern use. To the south, the waters of Hodenpyl Dam Pond and Cripple Cr define the hydrological character of the basin. For genealogists and local historians, several small burial sites are preserved here, including the Harlan Cem, Minor Cem, and the Crowell Family Cem, offering specific points of interest for family researchers tracing the lineage of Cleon Township and the surrounding timber and agricultural lands.