1959 Map of Howard City

Genealogists will find significant detail in the numerous burial grounds and rural institutions, from the St Marys Cem in the south to the James Ch Settlement schoolhouse. The northeast corner is dominated by the Muskegon River and Morley Pond, while the western edge reaches into the protected boundaries of the Manistee National Forest. This survey captures a moment when local crossroads like Amble, Coral, and Trufant remained distinct hubs of activity before the shift toward regional consolidation.