2023 Map of Juniata

About this map

Juniata and Fostoria anchor this rural landscape in Tuscola County, where a complex network of agricultural drainage and natural waterways defines the local geography. The area is marked by numerous man-made channels like the Vassar and Fremont Drain, Taylor Drain, and Goodrich Mill Drain, which redirect water through the low-lying terrain to support the region's farming heritage. Between these drainage systems, natural features such as Murphy Lake and Cedar Lake provide distinct landmarks amidst the grid of country roads. The map reveals a transition from the structured township lines of t11n r9e to the more varied hydrology of Millington Creek and Evergreen Creek. This 2023 survey illustrates how water management, through features like the Beach Drain and McNeil Drain, continues to shape the physical character and land use patterns of this Michigan thumb region.