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2012 Map of Manton

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Manton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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The Manistee River winds across the northern landscape of Wexford County, establishing a terrain of wetlands and meandering creeks like Buttermilk Cr and Walton Outlet. This 2012 topographic record centers on the settlement patterns around the town of Manton, where the Mill Pond and Billings Lake serve as focal points for local recreation and water management. The road network follows a strict grid typical of the region's agricultural and forest management history, punctuated by community landmarks such as the Emerald Vale Golf Course and several active burial grounds.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through a series of rural cemeteries, including Fairview Cem, Greenwood Cem, and Liberty Cem. To the south, the community of Gilbert is marked near the Gilbert Lutheran Cem, showing the enduring footprint of early twentieth-century rural hubs. The area's focus on seasonal tourism and community gatherings is evidenced by the Lake Billings Campground and the Wesleyan Campground further north.