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2017 Map of Sanford

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sanford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sanford Lake dominates the eastern edge of this Michigan landscape, where the Tittabawassee River and Black Creek meet. The settlement of Sanford serves as a focal point near the lake, while the surrounding Midland County countryside is defined by a dense network of watercourses including the Salt River, Bluff Cr, and Mud Cr. The presence of the Pere Marquette State Trail cutting diagonally across the quadrangle reflects the region's transition from active rail use to recreational transit, passing through the historic community of North Bradley.

Genealogists will find significant value in the mapped cemeteries, such as Jerome Township Cem and Geneva Community Cem, which mark the early social footprint of local townships. The southern reaches of the map near Olson are heavily patterned with drainage systems like the Carrol Cr Drain and Knapp Cutoff Drain, illustrating the engineering required to manage the low-lying terrain for agriculture and settlement.