2023 Map of Trufant

About this map

Trufant and Gowen serve as the primary residential anchors in this pocket of Montcalm County, an area defined by a dense concentration of glacial kettle lakes and wetlands. The settlement of Trufant sits beside the large Muskellunge Lake, with its local history preserved at the Trufant Cem and nearby Maple Valley Cem. To the south, the village of Gowen is positioned near the banks of the Flat River, highlighting the historical importance of these waterways for transport and industry. The map reveals a high density of named water bodies, including Bass Lake, Maston Lake, and the uniquely named Sawdust Lake, suggesting a landscape shaped by both natural drainage and early timber history. Genealogists will find the Little Denmark Cem north of Gowen particularly notable, reflecting the cultural heritage of the early settlers who established farms along Dickerson Lake Rd and 21 Mile Rd.