2023 Map of Perrinton

About this map

The villages of Perrinton and Middleton anchor this central Michigan landscape, where the agricultural grid is etched with historical burial grounds and complex drainage systems. Established cemeteries like Beechler Cem, Hayes Road Cem, and Greenwood Cem offer vital clues for genealogists tracing families in the townships of Gratiot County. To the south, the terrain shifts near the waters of Rainbow Lake and the Maple River, while a network of rural routes such as W Cleveland Rd and S Ely Hwy connects the scattered homesteads. The map illustrates a meticulously managed watershed, featuring evocatively named streams like the River Styx and Bad River, alongside an extensive system of agricultural drains including the North Shade Drain and Casteel Drain. This modern survey preserves the locations of early settlements like Newark and small community centers like Old Fulton Cem, documenting the enduring rural character of the region.