2023 Map of Leetsville

About this map

Rapid River and the Little Rapid River carve through the glacial landscape of Antrim and Kalkaska counties, defining the character of this northern Michigan region. The settlement of Leetsville sits at a crossroads of transport, while Rapid City occupies the western edge of the survey area. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies specific burial grounds including Westwood Cem and Maplegrove Cem, as well as numerous family-named roads such as McPherson Rd and Rutton Rd. The presence of Rugg Pond and several small lakes like Bird Lake and Barnard Lake suggests a landscape shaped by water and low-lying wetlands. Extensive trail systems like Ricksgers Logging Trl hint at the area's ongoing relationship with the timber industry, providing a clear view of how rural development and natural drainage patterns coincide in the modern era.