2017 Map of Maple Rapids

About this map

Maple Rapids sits at the center of this agricultural landscape in Clinton County, defined by the winding course of the Maple River. This 2017 study illustrates a deeply established rural drainage system, where numerous named watercourses like Hayworth Creek, Jones Drain, and the Amspoker Drain manage the low-lying terrain. The town of Fowler anchors the southern portion of the map, connected to the surrounding region via the Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee (CIS) State Trail, a former railroad corridor converted for modern use. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with burial sites, including the Maple Rapids Village Cem, Payne Cem, and several smaller family or local plots such as Beech Cem and Frink Cem. Distinctive landmarks like The Island further characterize the unique topography near the river's edge.