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2011 Map of Wagarville

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wagarville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Lancer and its surrounding finger-like lagoons anchor the northern reach of this landscape, a testament to modern water management and community planning in Gladwin County. These waters, including the nearby Grass Lake and the isolated Lake Lochbrae, reflect a transition from the traditional rural layout of the southern townships to a more concentrated recreational and residential core. The Sugar River winds through the eastern half of the map, passing by the small cluster at Sugar Rapids and through the community of Hockaday.

Further south, the landscape reverts to a structured grid of agricultural roads, where the settlements of Wagarville and McClure are situated. Genealogists will find interest in several local burial grounds, including Sacred Heart Cemetery, McClure Cemetery, and Ridge Cemetery, which are scattered throughout the lower half of the quadrangle. The intricate network of drainage systems like Wheeler Drain and Weir Drain highlights the ongoing efforts to manage the wetlands between the South Branch Little Sugar River and the Little Tobacco River.