2019 Map of Aurelius

About this map

Aurelius and North Aurelius serve as central nodes in this rural Michigan landscape, where agricultural land is partitioned by an extensive network of drainage channels. The Grand River winds through the western edge of the township, joined by smaller tributaries like Hart Br and Columbia Cr. The map's heavy reliance on named drainage systems, such as the Cook and Thorburn Drain and Wright and Potter Drain, highlights the engineering required to manage the area's hydrology for farming. Scattered throughout the townships of Ingham and Eaton counties are numerous family and community burial sites, including Skinner Cem, Markham Cem, and Greenwood Cem. This 2019 survey also documents modern recreational use, featuring the Mountain Bike Trail and Burchfield Park near the river's bend.