2014 Map of Manton

About this map

The city of Manton serves as the primary hub of this northern Michigan landscape, situated at the junction of several regional transit routes. To the west, the Manistee National Forest defines the wooded character of the region, where the Manistee River and the N Country National Scenic Trail wind through the township. The area's settlement history is well-preserved through a concentration of burial sites, including Liberty Cem, Greenwood Cem, and Fairview Cem. A smaller community center at Gilbert is anchored by the Gilbert Lutheran Cem, reflecting the religious and social organization of the rural population. Water resources are central to the geography here, from the larger Billings Lake near the city center to smaller features like Buttermilk Lake and Mill Pond, which historically supported local industry and recreation. The rigid grid of the Public Land Survey System, marked by designations like t24n r9w, contrasts with the organic flow of Manton Cr and Buttermilk Cr.