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2017 Map of Sullivan

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sullivan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sullivan and its surrounding township define this portion of Muskegon County, where a complex network of agricultural and natural waterways shapes the landscape. The drainage patterns are meticulously documented, featuring named infrastructure like the Muskegon Newaygo Drain, Sanford Drain, and Lawrence Drain which feed into natural systems like Crockery Creek. This intersection of man-made and natural hydrology is characteristic of the region's historical efforts to manage low-lying lands for development and farming.

Settlement clusters are concentrated near Wolf Lake in the northwest and around the village of Updyke, while the broader township remains defined by its section lines and rural road grid. Local history is anchored by the Sullivan Township Cem and Egelston Township Cem, which serve as vital landmarks for genealogical research. The map also traces various creeks including Black Cr and Cranberry Cr, illustrating the environmental character of the Muskegon hinterland in the early 21st century.