2017 Map of Sand Lake SW

About this map

The Rogue River meanders southward through this West Michigan landscape, marking a boundary between the agricultural and forested lands of the Newaygo and Kent County line. This area is characterized by an intricate network of drainage systems such as Plaiser Drain, Costen Drain, and Veenboer Drain, which reflect the region's managed hydrology and its historical transformation for farming. The presence of the North Country National Scenic Trail cutting through the center of the sheet highlights the transition from rural township roads to protected recreational corridors. To the east and south, a cluster of kettle lakes including Ransom Lake, Frey Lake, and Chrishaven Lake dot the glacial topography. Small-scale named landmarks such as Cook and White Lake and Baldwin Lake provide specific points of interest for local historians and land researchers studying the legacy of family names and water rights in this portion of the state.