2011 Map of Merrill Lake

About this map

The village of Barryton serves as the focal point for this 2011 survey, situated along the North Branch Chippewa River where its waters meet the Roundy Branch. This pocket of central Michigan is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and small drainage systems, including the interconnected Rattail Lakes and Browns Lake. The landscape is organized by a rigid grid of rural roads such as 20 Mile Rd and Meceola Rd, which connect remote lakefront settlements and family farmsteads. For those studying local history, the map provides precise locations for several community burial grounds, including Sparks Cemetery, Eaton Cemetery, and Brown Cemetery. These sites, along with the Barryton Post Office, represent the institutional anchors of the township in the early 21st century. The map also traces various smaller tributaries like Thorn Creek and Rattail Creek as they weave through the surrounding wetlands and timbered sections.