2011 Map of Sterling SW

About this map

Molasses River and its various managed waters dominate this central Michigan landscape, characterized by the expansive Molasses River Flooding Number One, Molasses River Flooding Number Two, and Molasses River Flooding Number Five. These flooded areas, alongside Wells Creek, suggest a terrain shaped by water management and conservation efforts in Grim Township. The human imprint on the land is defined by a network of utility and forestry routes, such as Lame Duck Truck Trl and Sterling Truck Trl, which connect small points of interest like Bowmanville and the uniquely named Hard Luck. The presence of roads like Second Dam Rd and the East Center Fire Lane Trl highlights the area's history as a managed wilderness, where access was primarily developed for fire control and resource management.