2017 Map of Rathbone

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Gratiot County is defined here by the headwaters and tributaries of several prominent local waterways. Small rural settlements like Edgewood and Sickles anchor the southern portion of the township, while Rathbone and Langport sit further north. The terrain is crisscrossed by a rigid grid of country roads, including E Van Buren Rd and N Barry Rd, which separate extensive farm plots. This section of Michigan is notably hydrologically complex, featuring the Bad River and its various offshoots such as the Huckleberry Drain and Beaver Cr. Genealogists may find particular interest in landmarks like the Lafayette Cem and Hamilton Ch, which serve as long-standing focal points for the surrounding rural community. The map also traces several smaller streams, including Shad Cr, Brady Cr, and Potato Cr, which illustrate the natural drainage patterns of the region.