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2019 Map of Maple Rapids

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Maple Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Maple Rapids sits at a prominent bend in the Maple River, serving as a focal point for the agricultural landscape along the border of Gratiot and Clinton counties. The river valley is defined by unique terrain features like The Island, while the surrounding plains are drained by an extensive network of named waterways, including Hayworth Creek, Peet Cr, and Jones Drain. This 2019 survey documents the enduring layout of the rural road grid, connecting small village centers to a series of family and community landmarks.

Further south, the village of Fowler is visible along the Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee (CIS) State Trail, a modern conversion of the former rail corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous rural burial grounds scattered across the townships, such as Maple Rapids Village Cem, Beech Cem, and Lowe Cem. The map provides a precise look at the drainage infrastructure and property divisions that have shaped this farming region for generations.