2017 Map of Juniata

About this map

The settlement of Juniata serves as a central point in this part of Tuscola County, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of agricultural drainage and natural waterways. To the southeast, Fostoria sits near the intersection of several local waterways, including the Fostoria Drain and the Goodrich Mill Drain. The terrain is punctuated by significant water bodies such as Murphy Lake and Cedar Lake, which break up the geometric grid of rural roads. These roads, including Mertz Rd and Sheridan Rd, trace the township lines and property boundaries established by the Public Land Survey System. The presence of numerous named creeks like Evergreen Cr and Houghton Cr indicates a complex local hydrology that has historically dictated the placement of farms and early settlements in this Michigan thumb region.