1983 Map of Slaybaugh Corner

About this map

Slaybaugh Corner and the surrounding townships of Cedar and Lincoln are defined by a high concentration of glacial lakes and wetlands within the Pere Marquette State Forest. This early 1980s survey captures the rural character of Osceola County, where small community centers like Townhall and the Eagle Boys Village dot the landscape. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Bethel Ch and adjacent Bethel Cem, situated near the headwaters of Indian Creek. The map documents a complex drainage system, showing how Hersey Creek and its branches, including East Branch Hersey Creek, wind through the moraine topography. To the south, the periphery of Reed City and the Spring Valley Golf Course indicate the transition toward more developed corridors, while the northern reaches remain dominated by water bodies like Todd Lake, Austin L, and Eggleston Lake.