2014 Map of Marlette

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Marlette is defined by a grid of farm roads and drainage systems at the intersection of Sanilac, Tuscola, and Lapeer Counties. This area of the Michigan Thumb exhibits a dense network of water management features like Hillaker Drain, Negus Drain, and Gibbard Drain, which support the surrounding productive fields. The central settlement of Marlette is the primary hub, where residential streets like Ellsworth St and Lamotte St meet the regional corridor of S Van Dyke Rd. Family history is well-preserved across this rural expanse through numerous burial grounds, including the Saint Elizabeth Cem and Marlette Cem near the Marlette Airport, as well as the outlying McLeish Cem and Siple Cem. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the winding path of the S Br Cass River and Duff Cr, providing a natural contrast to the strictly surveyed section lines.