2014 Map of Howard City

About this map

Howard City and Morley serve as the primary population centers along the boundary of Mecosta and Montcalm counties. This portion of central Michigan is defined by the winding course of the Little Muskegon River, which feeds into Morley Pond near the northern edge of the map. The landscape is a mix of agricultural plots and protected woodlands, with a significant section of the Manistee National Forest occupying the western reaches. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed, identifying five distinct burial grounds including Saint Apollonia Cem, Aetna Cem, and the Reynolds Cem. To the east, the small settlement of Amble sits near Crane Lake, surrounded by a network of drainage systems like the Weatherby Drain and Indian Cr Drain. The residential development around Indian Lake features a dense grid of locally named streets such as Thunder Bay Dr and Apache Trl.