2017 Map of Pentwater

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the western horizon of this coastal Michigan landscape, where the waters of the Pentwater River flow through Pentwater Lake to reach the Great Lake. The village of Pentwater serves as the focal point, situated at the narrow channel connecting the inland lake to the larger shore. This survey illustrates a complex hydrological environment characterized by Little Bayou, Big Bayou, and Bass Lake, which are bordered by the protected woodlands of the Manistee National Forest. Historically significant sites like the Pentwater Township Cem and the settlement of French Town provide essential points of reference for genealogists and local historians. The map also delineates the boundary between Mason and Oceana Counties, showing how the grid of local roads, such as W Olmstead Rd and Oceana Rd, navigates the transition from coastal dunes to forested interior.