2014 Map of Rust

About this map

Rust and its surrounding township landscape are defined by an intricate network of waterways and glacial lakes in northeastern Michigan. The eastern boundary of Montmorency County and Alpena County divides a terrain shaped by the Upper South Branch Thunder Bay River, which feeds into the substantial waters of Fletcher Pond. For genealogists and local historians, the Rust Cem remains a central landmark near the intersection of Rust Rd and Cohoon Rd. The map illustrates a transitional environment where traditional land divisions, marked by numerous rural roads like Klein Rd and Farrier Rd, meet the natural drainage systems of Weber Cr, Turtle Cr, and Cole Cr. These features reflect a landscape that has long supported local timber and water-based economies.