2017 Map of Marne

About this map

Marne and the surrounding farmland of Ottawa and Kent Counties are defined by a mix of traditional agricultural tracts and modern recreational corridors. This 2017 survey shows the Musketawa State Trail and the Fred Meijer Pioneer State Trail intersecting the landscape, following former rail grades that once drove the local economy. The area is dotted with historical anchors, including numerous small cemeteries such as Wells Cem, Cross Cem, and Big Springs Cem, which provide significant touchstones for genealogical research in this part of Michigan. The terrain is drained by systems like Sand Creek and the Wright and Alpine Drain, flowing through a grid of established section roads. Smaller settlements like Reno, Herrington, and Fruit Ridge Center persist as local landmarks, while the eastern edge of the map shows the residential expansion of Walker near Kinney.