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2014 Map of Juhl

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Juhl
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The small settlement of Juhl anchors this portion of Sanilac County, appearing as a quiet crossroads surrounded by a complex system of agricultural drainage and small waterways. The landscape is defined by the South Br Cass River and Elk Cr, which are supported by numerous named channels like Welch Drain, Setter Drain, and the long Elk Flynn and Maple Valley Drain. These drains reveal the intensive management of the local watershed to support the area's rural productivity.

Genealogists will find particular value in the locations of Juhl Cem and Omard Cem, which serve as primary landmarks for the historic community. The rigid section lines and road grid, including French Line Rd and Applegate Rd, reflect the formal township organization characteristic of Michigan's Thumb region. The map provides a clear view of how local families like the McCreadys, Mowersons, and Smiths left their mark on the landscape through the naming of local routes such as McCready Rd and Mowerson Rd.