2023 Map of Skeels

About this map

The Middle Branch Cedar River and its various tributaries define the landscape of this Gladwin County interior, where the network of small lakes and creeks creates a complex drainage system across the glacial terrain. Sparse settlements like Podunk and Oberlin anchor the road grid, while the community of Meredith sits at the northern boundary. Genealogists will find notable burial sites such as Skeel Cem and Garrity Cem plotted near the rural intersections. The map highlights a significant transition in land use, showing the Farm Service Agency Interest of Michigan tracts alongside recreationally focused waters like Pratt Lake and Lake Contos. Distinctive local names like Greasy Jim Lake and Haymarsh Lake reflect the historic character of the wetland and forest interface typical of this part of Michigan.