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2019 Map of Merrill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Merrill serves as the primary hub of this agricultural landscape in Saginaw County, where a grid of rural roads connects small communities and an intricate water management system. The geography is defined by a dense network of man-made and natural waterways designed to drain the fertile land for cultivation, including the Mount Haley Drain, Kennedy Drain, and Fleming Drain. Small settlements like Ryan and Iva are located along these country routes, reflecting the dispersed nature of local residence outside the main village center.

Natural watercourses such as Beaver Cr and Handy Cr move through the southern sections of the map, while the northern border is marked by the boundary between Midland and Saginaw Counties. The road system, including long stretches of Gratiot Rd and N Merrill Rd, reveals the enduring structure of the Public Land Survey System. This map provides a precise look at the drainage patterns and transportation infrastructure of this Michigan farming region.