2011 Map of Sanford

About this map

Sanford Lake and the Tittabawassee River dominate the eastern edge of this Midland County landscape, serving as a focal point for the village of Sanford. The map documents a transition in transportation history, where the former rail corridor has been repurposed as the Pere Marquette Rail Trl, passing through North Bradley and continuing southeast toward the lake. This recreational infrastructure is complemented by the Sanford Lake Marina and the Black Creek Forest Campground. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, including the Jerome Township Cemetery and Geneva Community Cemetery. The terrain is defined by a network of watercourses like Bluff Creek, Mud Creek, and Salt River that converge as they approach the primary river system, illustrating the drainage patterns that shaped early settlement in this part of Michigan.