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2017 Map of Whittemore

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Whittemore and Turner serve as the primary hubs in this agricultural and woodland landscape along the boundary of Iosco and Arenac Counties. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage and creek systems, including Porterfield Cr, Mongo Cr, and the winding Au Gres River in the east. These waterways are supplemented by engineered water management features such as the Johnson Cr Drain and Scott Drain, which reflect the region's history of land reclamation for farming.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find several well-placed landmarks, such as Burleigh Cem, Johnson Creek Cem, and Cedar Valley Cem scattered across the township lines. The settlement pattern follows a rigid grid of rural routes like Whittemore Rd and Towerline Rd, while the presence of Railroad St in Turner points to the transportation corridor that once shaped these small communities.