2023 Map of Mount Forest

About this map

The Arenac and Bay County line bisects this landscape, where a dense network of agricultural drainage systems and natural waterways defines the local geography. Significant water features include the Middle Branch Pine River and South Branch Pine River in the north, while the southern reaches are dominated by White Feather Creek and the Saganing River. Small settlements such as Mount Forest and Nine Mile serve as anchor points for a rural road grid that includes M 61 and W Whitefeather Rd. The area is heavily marked by man-made water management features like Sunsmith Drain, Budd Drain, and Saganing Drain, illustrating a long history of land reclamation and drainage for farming. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the modern rural infrastructure and natural drainage patterns in this part of Michigan.