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2023 Map of Newaygo

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Newaygo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Newaygo serves as the focal point of this modern survey, situated along a sharp bend of the Muskegon River. The landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, with a dense network of water bodies including the large Hess Lake and the smaller, interconnected Pickerel Lake and Kimball Lake to the north. These lakes are linked by intricate drainage systems like Brooks Creek and Penoyer Creek, illustrating the complex water management of the region.

Tracing the boundaries of the Manistee National Forest, the map reveals the intersection of conservation lands with local heritage sites. Genealogists will find several significant burial grounds, notably the Newaygo City Cem, Saint Marks Cem, and the Garfield Township Memorial Cem. The street grid of the town, including Main St and Bridge St, shows the continued importance of this river crossing in the modern era.