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2023 Map of Adams Park

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Adams Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Indian Lake and its surrounding leisure communities of Adams Park and Lemon Park anchor the southwestern portion of this Kalamazoo County landscape. The area is defined by a dense network of glacial water bodies and drainage systems, including Pickerel Lake, Sagamaw Lake, and the winding Portage River. This hydrographic pattern influenced the location of early industry, such as Cooks Mill, and determined the placement of several small rural hubs including Scotts, Pomeroy, and Pavilion.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial grounds across the townships, such as Cook Cem, Gilson Cem, and McKain Cem. The map illustrates a transition between these established clusters and more modern infrastructure, notably East Lake Airport. Local transport is marked by a rigorous grid of designated avenues and streets, while the natural flow of Dorrance Creek and Asher Drain continues to shape the agricultural and residential boundaries of the region.