2019 Map of Sears

About this map

The Muskegon River meanders through the central portion of this Osceola County landscape, defining the character of the riverine environment near the settlement of Sears. This 2019 survey documents a rural Michigan community deeply rooted in its local geography, where water features like The Bayou, Grindstone Cr, and Doc and Tom Cr segment the terrain. Genealogists and local historians will find several established burial grounds preserved here, including Hill Cem near Forest Hill, Orient Cem, and the Osceola County Cem. The map illustrates a transition from the structured grid of section lines, such as 11 Mile Rd and 80th Ave, to the winding recreational and residential paths along the riverbanks, including Timberlane Dr and Whispering Trl. Small water bodies like Shores Pond and seasonal flows like Sandy Run further define the drainage patterns of Orient and Sylvan Townships.