2019 Map of Hersey

About this map

The Muskegon River and Hersey River converge near the village of Hersey, defining a landscape of wetlands and lakes at the border of Osceola Co and Mecosta Co. This 2019 survey documents the modern layout of the area, where the Pere Marquette State Trail and Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park follow former railroad corridors, intersecting at Reed City. These rail-to-trail conversions emphasize the region's transition from an industrial timber and transport hub to a recreational destination. Genealogists will find several well-preserved burial grounds, including the Hersey Cem, Oakdale Cem, and the dual sites of Grant Center Number One Cem and Grant Center Number Two Cem near the settlement of Grant Center. The map also details numerous small water bodies such as Bevens Lake, Little Blodgett Lake, and Langworthy Lake, alongside the sprawling Featherbed Marsh to the southeast.