2014 Map of Addison

About this map

Addison and Rollin anchor this portrait of Lenawee County, where the transition between agricultural township lands and the lake district of southern Michigan is clearly defined. The hydrology of the region is dominated by Devils Lake and Round Lake, while the upper reaches of Bean Cr and the S Br River Raisin carve through the surrounding glacial terrain. For the local historian or genealogist, the landscape is punctuated by numerous burial sites, including the Rollin Village Cem, Quaker Cem, and the uniquely noted Morehouse Grave. Former transport corridors are marked by Addison Junction and the Addison Millpond, reflecting the earlier industry of these rural villages. The map also delineates the western boundary with Hillsdale County, capturing the network of section-line roads and family-named homestead sites that have organized this part of the state for generations.