2012 Map of Avalon

About this map

Avalon serves as a central hub for this rural Livingston County landscape, situated at the intersection of local routes like Locust St and Liv 3599. The geography is defined by a dense network of waterways, most notably the meandering Grand River and its various tributaries, including Medicine Creek and Muddy Creek. The prevalence of small, named water bodies like Custer Lake, Billy Lake, and McKenny Lake suggests a region with significant low-lying wetland or floodplain characteristics, further evidenced by the location of Shields Lake Dam. For those researching family history, several local landmarks remain documented on the map, such as the Corner Campbell School and the Burnside Cemetery. The settlement at Bedford on the eastern edge and the location of Cavendish to the west provide historical anchor points for understanding the distribution of rural residences and infrastructure throughout the early 21st century.