2014 Map of Smithville

About this map

The Manistee River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, marking a significant hydrological boundary just north of the Kalkaska Co Missaukee Co line. This 2014 survey documents a network of small settlements and rural crossroads that define the region's human geography, including Smithville, Taffeltown, and Millers Corners. The terrain is characterized by numerous glacial kettle lakes such as Ingersoll Lake, Jones Lake, and Twentyeight Lakes, which are interspersed with local landmarks like Twentyone Hill. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies specific points of interest including Deibert Cem and Garfield Cem, alongside several named areas like Giddings and McGee that reflect the township's established settlement patterns. The extensive road network, featuring routes like Puffer RD SW and Ingersoll RD SW, connects these isolated points across the forested and undulating topography.