2023 Map of Pellston

About this map

The West Branch Maple River and East Branch Maple River converge in this northern Emmet County landscape, defining the hydrology around the village of Pellston. This modern survey illustrates a region where aviation and local history intersect, centered on the Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County. The settlement pattern follows a clear corridor along the north-south highway, linking the communities of Van, Pellston, and Brutus. Genealogists will find several notable burial grounds documented, including McKinley Township Cem and the Saint Clement Catholic Cem near the village center, as well as the more outlying Ayr Cem to the west. The surrounding terrain is marked by a network of rural routes such as Robinson Rd and Ely Rd, which provide access to the various wetlands and creek systems like Van Creek and McPhee Creek that feed into Maple Lake.