2019 Map of Woods

About this map

The village of Farwell and the settlement of Woods define the human geography of this landscape on the border of Clare and Isabella Counties. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of waterways and wetlands, including the S Br Tobacco River in the north and the Coldwater River and N Br Chippewa River to the south. Historically significant corridors like the Pere Marquette State Trail trace the path of former rail infrastructure, connecting the community of Farwell to the surrounding woodland and marshy areas such as Deadman Swamp. Local heritage is anchored by sites such as the Gilmore Cem and Conley Cem, while numerous small water bodies like Russell Lake, Minnow Lake, and Outlet Lake dot the glaciated topography. The map illustrates a rural area where small-town life meets a diverse hydraulic system of creeks and rivers flowing through central Michigan.