2012 Map of Weatherby

About this map

Santa Rosa and Alta Vista sit within a landscape defined by the branching tributaries of the Grand River basin, primarily Grindstone Creek and Muddy Creek. The rural character of this region is punctuated by family and community history markers, notably the Brownsdale Post Office in the east and a trio of burial grounds including Muddy Cemetery, Cope Cemetery, and Reid Cemetery. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern road network, such as Highway KK, layered over an older settlement pattern where small towns like Weatherby grew alongside local watercourses. The drainage of Owl Creek, Irvins Branch, and Noll Branch reveals the complex local topography that has dictated farmstead placement and road routes for generations. This map captures the area as a stable agricultural corridor, preserving the locations of these named communities and landmarks for local researchers and genealogists.