2019 Map of Sterling SW

About this map

Bowmanville and the uniquely named Hard Luck anchor this map of north-central Michigan, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Molasses River. The area is a dense network of forest passages and service tracks, including the descriptively titled Lame Duck Truck Trl and Mosquito Alley Truck Trl. This region, crossing the boundary of Gladwin and Arenac Counties, showcases a typical northern Michigan wetland and timber environment. Large marshy tracts like Bentley Marsh and the headwaters of Wells Cr dominate the eastern reaches, while primary access is maintained via routes such as Secord Dam Rd and Bomanville Rd. The map illustrates a modern state of the wilderness-fringe settlements, where seasonal use and forest management drive the local geography.