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2011 Map of Sumner

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sumner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The winding Pine River anchors the geography of this Gratiot County landscape, defining the character of the small agricultural communities of Sumner and Elm Hall. The area reflects a classic Midwestern grid of section roads, where family-named landmarks and local heritage sites serve as the primary navigational markers. In the northern reaches, Elm Hall is documented with its Post Office and Elm Hall Cemetery, while the village of Sumner further south serves as a secondary focal point with its own Post Office and Sumner Cemetery.

Local genealogists can trace burial sites across the township, from the centrally located municipal grounds to the more outlying Klees Cemetery and Spencer Cemetery. Significant water features beyond the river include Carpenter Creek, Duck Lake, and the curiously named River Styx. To the east, the Leisure Lake Family Campground suggests the transition from traditional farming to seasonal recreation, while the South East County Line Road marks the official boundary of this central Michigan territory.