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2011 Map of Sears

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sears
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sears and its surrounding countryside in Orient Township are defined by the winding course of the Muskegon River, which snakes across the central landscape. The settlement serves as a quiet local hub, anchored by the Sears Post Office and a network of county roads like 6 Mile Rd and Sylvan Rd. The area’s genealogical record is well-preserved through several established burial grounds, including the Sylvan Cemetery, Osceola County Cemetery, Forest Hill Cemetery, and Orient Cemetery.

The landscape is characterized by diverse water features and drainage systems, from the broad The Bayou and Shores Pond to smaller tributaries such as Thorn Creek, Sandy Run, and Grindstone Creek. Recreational spaces like the Birch Valley Golf Course and River Country Campground suggest a transition toward a leisure economy, while the presence of Lake Lure and Woods Lake highlight the township's natural water resources in this part of Osceola County.