2014 Map of Sterling SW

About this map

Molasses River dominates this portion of the Gladwin and Arenac county line, winding through a series of managed wetland areas including Molasses River Flooding Number One, Molasses River Flooding Number Two, and Molasses River Flooding Number Five. These flooded basins suggest a landscape heavily influenced by water management and conservation efforts in the early 21st century. The small settlements of Bowmanville and the aptly named Hard Luck sit within a grid of remote roads and trails, such as the Sterling Truck Trl and Center Fireline Trl, which navigate the low-lying terrain. To the northeast, the waters of Wells Cr cross the township lines, while the southern boundary is marked by the approach to Secord Dam Rd. The map illustrates a quiet, rural interior where the hydrology of the river system dictates the placement of transit routes and small outposts.