2019 Map of Portland North

About this map

The Grand River and Maple River converge in this part of Ionia County, shaping a landscape defined by sharp river bends and a network of tributary drains. The small settlements of Muir and Lyons sit at the northern end of the map, while Portland occupies the southern reach. A significant modern conversion of the region's rail heritage is visible in the Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee (CIS) State Trail, which cuts across the northern terrain following former track beds. For those researching local families, the map identifies several distinct burial sites including Lyons Township Cem, Keefer Cem, and Musser Cem, as well as the singular Brown Grave located near Collins. The mapping of small waterways like Ayers Br and Dry Cr illustrates the drainage patterns essential to the area's agricultural development.