2011 Map of Vanderbilt

About this map

The village of Vanderbilt serves as the central hub of this northern Michigan landscape, characterized by its position along the primary transportation corridors and the winding course of the West Branch Sturgeon River. The local geography is defined by a series of kettle lakes and streams, including Lake Eighteen, Standard Lake, and the expansive Thumb Lake. These water bodies, along with smaller features like Club Stream and Blackjack Creek, reflect the glacial heritage of the Otsego County terrain. For those tracing local heritage, the map clearly identifies the Vanderbilt Post Office and the Vanderbilt Cemetery, providing specific points of reference for the community's history. To the west, the settlement of Watson Hills sits near the river, while the road network, including historic routes like Old 27 Hwy N and S Straits Hwy, illustrates the region's connection to the broader Straits of Mackinac passage.