2019 Map of Meredith SW

About this map

Cranberry Lake and the branching waters of the Cedar River define this rural landscape in Clare County, where the topography is shaped by countless basins and seasonal wetlands. The map reveals a transition between dense forest and lowland marsh, most notably at the Spike Horn Swamp in the south. Local heritage is preserved at several small sites, including the Cedar View Cem near Dodge Lake and the Hamilton Cem to the east. A network of local roads like Meredith Grade Rd and N Athey Ave connects these scattered water bodies. The area is characterized by numerous small lakes, such as Canada Lake, Tuohy Lake, and Decker Lake, many of which are fed by the intricate systems of Mostellar Cr and Popple Cr. This survey illustrates the persistent importance of the river drainage to the region's geography, with the W Br Cedar River and Middle Br Cedar River carving their paths across the township lines.