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2017 Map of Trufant

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Trufant serves as the central hub of this northern Michigan landscape, situated at the crossroads of Stanton Rd and Co Rd 522. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and drainage systems, including the notable Muskellunge Lake and the Lovett and Cody Drain. This topography shaped the early development of the region, where small settlements like Gowen and Turk Lake grew alongside these water bodies.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, such as Trufant Cem, West Pine Cem, and the uniquely named Little Denmark Cem near the southern boundary. These cemeteries, alongside established rural routes like W Cannonsville Rd and Dickerson Lake Rd, provide a clear view of the settlement patterns in Montcalm and Kent counties during the early 21st century.