2011 Map of Pompeii

About this map

North Star and the surrounding agricultural landscape of southern Gratiot County are defined by a strict section-line road grid and several small crossroads settlements. This 2011 survey illustrates the rural persistence of communities like Ola, Pompeii, and Bridgeville, the latter situated along the banks of the Maple River. The map is particularly useful for genealogists, as it identifies several family-named burial grounds including Barnes Cemetery, Hufford Cemetery, and Fritz Cemetery. Waterways such as Bear Creek and Bad River cut diagonally across the rectangular townships, providing natural breaks in the geometric fields. The presence of the North Star Post Office and Pompeii Post Office signals the continued importance of these traditional hubs within the modern township structure.