2017 Map of Avoca

About this map

Avoca and Fargo anchor this agricultural region of Saint Clair County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management features and meandering streams. The sharp contrast between the winding course of Mill Creek and the strictly orthogonal grid of the local road system, including Avoca Rd and Imlay City Rd, illustrates the intersection of natural topography with township surveying. Small settlements and local landmarks like Fasel Field and Avoca Airport are situated among a high density of named drains such as Quakenbush Drain and Silver Cr, indicating a history of land reclamation and water control necessary for farming. Local genealogy is supported by the inclusion of Greenwood Cem and Spring Hill Cem, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is traversed by the Pine River.