Temple serves as a focal point in this portion of Michigan, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Muskegon River and its numerous tributaries. The map details a rural network of section-line roads, many named for local families or geographical landmarks like Watson Road Cem and Winterfield Cem. The concentration of drainage features, including Whisky Cr, Dishwash Cr, and Giss-I-Was Cr, reveals a low-lying, water-rich terrain shaped by glacial hydrology. The survey also identifies the Church Bridge crossing the West Branch Clam River, illustrating the small-scale infrastructure connecting remote settlements across the Osceola and Clare County lines. Genealogists can find localized detail in cemeteries such as Fernwood Cem and the residential street grid of the community around E Davis St.
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1954 · Traverse City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Midland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Harrison
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Marion
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Traverse City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Midland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Midland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Clare
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1966 · Midland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000