2017 Map of Pompeii

About this map

The Maple River meanders across the southern landscape of this Gratiot County region, defining a wetland corridor that contrasts with the surrounding agricultural grid. This modern survey of the North Star Township area captures a series of small, historic rural hubs including Pompeii, Bridgeville, and the community of North Star. The layout of the land remains tied to its early pioneer roots, evidenced by the numerous family-named burial grounds scattered across the townships, such as Barnes Cem, Fritz Cem, and Hufford Cem. An extensive network of drainage infrastructure, including the Nile Drain and Hanson Drain, illustrates the intensive efforts to manage the water table for farming. Local history researchers can trace the course of small tributaries like Collier Cr and Bad River as they thread through the sections of T9N and T10N.