2023 Map of Omer

About this map

The Rifle River meanders through this Arenac County landscape, anchoring the settlement of Omer at its southern bend. To the north, the community of Twining sits at a junction of rail-aligned roads, surrounded by a complex network of agricultural drainage systems such as the Mosquito Drain, Bum Drain, and Cedar Creek Drain. The map reveals a land defined by its water management, where the extensive Duck Lake Swamp and the channelized Duck Lake Drain transition into the denser woodlands of the eastern townships. Cultural sites are concentrated near the settled areas, including the Saint Edwards Catholic Cem in Omer and the Arenac Township Cem further south. The drainage patterns of Big Creek and Chub Creek illustrate the historical effort to manage the local wetlands for farming, while named thoroughfares like Tyler Plains Rd and Hickory Island Rd hint at the distinct terrain features that once characterized this region.