2014 Map of Skeels

About this map

Skeels and the surrounding township at the border of Clare and Gladwin counties define this landscape of interconnected waterways and small settlements. The drainage of the Cedar River and its various branches, including the Middle Branch and North Branch, shapes the local geography and historical development of the region. Notable water bodies such as Pratt Lake, Wiggins Lake, and the uniquely named Schoolhouse Lake provide focal points for rural activity. Small crossroads and named communities like Meredith, Podunk, and Oberlin appear alongside established landmarks like Skeel Cemetery and Garrity Cemetery, which offer valuable reference points for genealogists and local historians tracing families in this part of Michigan.