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2014 Map of Tift Corner

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Tift Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Little Muskegon River meanders through the heart of this landscape, its path cutting through the southern reaches of the Manistee National Forest. This section of West Michigan is defined by the intersection of three counties, where Newaygo, Mecosta, and Montcalm meet. The terrain is characterized by a high density of small water bodies and drainage systems, including Tamarack Creek, Handy Creek, and Rice Creek.

Small settlements such as Tift Corner and Oxbow are situated among a grid of rural roads, many of which follow the Public Land Survey System township and range lines. For those researching local history, the presence of Prairie Cemetery, Gulp Cemetery, and Christian Plains Cemetery provides specific points for genealogical study. The northern portion of the map includes the edge of the Hardy Dam Pond and the small Howe Airport, illustrating the mixture of recreational and infrastructure development in the area.