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2011 Map of Woods

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The North Branch Chippewa River and the South Branch Tobacco River define the hydrography of this central Michigan landscape, flowing through a region characterized by numerous glacial lakes and wetlands. The settlement of Woods anchors the southeastern corner, while the Farwell Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark in the northwest. This area serves as a significant drainage divide, with the Coldwater River and its tributaries like Sucker Creek feeding a complex network of water bodies including Littlefield Lake, Bass Lake, and Surrey Lake.

Evidence of local history and community infrastructure is found at Gilmore Cemetery and Conley Cemetery, providing essential points of reference for genealogists. The land use transitions from the natural riparian corridors to developed recreation at the Eagle Glen Golf Course and historical water management sites like Mill Pond near the eastern boundary. The grid of county roads, such as Beaverton Rd and Clarella Rd, connects these scattered water features and small settlements.