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2014 Map of Allen

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Allen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The village of Allen and the eastern edge of Quincy anchor this 2014 survey along the Branch Co Hillsdale Co line. This agricultural landscape is characterized by a series of kettle lakes and wetlands, including Duck Lake, Hemlock Lake, and Carpenter Lake. The road network is heavily influenced by the historic corridor of Us-12, also known as E Chicago Rd, which serves as the primary east-west artery through the region.

Genealogical interest is high given the density of rural burial sites such as Shooks Prairie Cem, Todd Town Cem, and the uniquely labeled Layton Grave. The settlement of Stringtown appears to the south, while the hydrography is defined by the winding paths of Little Hog Cr and South Branch Hog Creek. These waterways and named cemeteries like Sand Creek Cem offer a clear look at the early settlement patterns and land use in this section of southern Michigan.