2011 Map of Portland North

About this map

The confluence of the Maple River and the Grand River defines the landscape of Ionia County, where the historic riverside villages of Muir and Lyons were established. This 2011 survey illustrates the continued reliance on the river system for power and utility, tracing the locations of the Wagar Dam, Weber Dam, and the Portland Municipal Dam. For local historians and genealogists, the map provides precise locations for several regional burial grounds, including the Lyons Township Cemetery, Keefer Cemetery, and Musser Cemetery. The layout of the road network, including the prominent Keefer Hwy and Sunfield Hwy, connects these river towns to the village of Collins and the northern edge of Portland. The presence of the Muir Post Office and Lyons Post Office serves to anchor the municipal centers within this agrarian and industrial corridor.