2023 Map of Temple

About this map

The settlement of Temple sits at the heart of this landscape, situated near the confluence of several vital Michigan waterways. The Muskegon River and Middle Branch River wind through the southern and central portions of the territory, defining a terrain shaped by drainage basins and wetlands. The local road network follows a rigid section-line grid, typical of Midwestern agricultural development, with names that reflect the region's geography such as W Long Lake Rd and 20 Mile Rd. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including Winterfield Cem, Watson Road Cem, and Fernwood Cem. The map illustrates the hydrological complexity of the area, where numerous smaller streams like Whisky Creek, Dishwash Creek, and Halford Creek feed into the larger river systems that once supported the timber and farming economies of Clare and Osceola counties.