2019 Map of Shelby

About this map

Shelby anchors this coastal-adjacent landscape, situated within a patchwork of orchards and woodlands just inland from Lake Michigan. The map captures a transition from the village centers of New Era and Rothbury into the dense eastern timber of the Manistee National Forest. This 2019 survey documents a region defined by its numerous small inland waters, including Pigeon Lake, Weber Lake, and the expansive Potters Marsh to the northeast. Local history and genealogy are well represented by several established burial grounds such as Mount Hope Cem, Mennonite Cem, and Assumption Cem. The presence of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail State Park following an old rail corridor highlights the area's conversion of industrial infrastructure into recreational space. Significant wetlands and creeks like Dorrance Cr and Robinson Cr drain the glacial terrain, illustrating the intricate hydrology that supports the local agricultural economy.