2019 Map of Sterling

About this map

Sterling and the rural townships of Arenac County are defined by a network of creeks and tributaries flowing toward the Great Lakes. This modern landscape reveals the persistent patterns of 19th-century settlement, from the small community of Alger in the northwest to the junction at Morres Junction further south. The Rifle River and its branches, including Richter Cr and Parmalee Cr, carve through the terrain, while newer developments are clustered around Forest Lake and Lake Charlyle. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Saint George Cem, Sterling Cem, and Alger Cem, which serve as genealogical touchstones for families of the Deep River area. The map illustrates how contemporary infrastructure follow the same lines as early township boundaries and watercourses like the Middle Br Pine River and Wells Cr.