2017 Map of Howard City

About this map

Howard City serves as the primary hub in this West Michigan landscape, situated at the crossroads of regional transit and local agricultural commerce. The town's grid is detailed alongside the meandering path of Tamarack Creek, while to the north, the Little Muskegon River flows through Morley, feeding into Morley Pond. This 2017 survey documents the modern layout of these historic timber and farm communities, showing the established rural road network that connects scattered homesteads and family cemeteries such as Boyd Cem and Amble Cem. A portion of the Manistee National Forest occupies the western edge, providing a contrast between managed woodlands and the structured drainage systems of the interior, including the Indian Cr Drain and Weatherby Drain. This map records a landscape defined by its hydrography, from the larger Indian Lake to smaller features like Crane Lake and Duck Lake.