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2023 Map of Banfield

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Banfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Banfield and Hickory Corners anchor this landscape where three counties meet, showing a complex network of glacial kettle lakes and marshlands. The intersection of Barry, Kalamazoo, and Calhoun counties creates a diverse geography of water bodies ranging from the expansive Fine Lake with its central Indian Isle to smaller basins like Strewins Lake and Pickliss Lake. The terrain is deeply influenced by drainage patterns, with Augusta Creek winding through the west and Sevenmile Creek in the south, connecting various wetlands such as Blackman Swamp and Long Swamp.

Genealogists will find a cluster of burial sites marking early settlement patterns, including East Hickory Corners Cem, Banfield Cem, and Ross Center Cem. The rural infrastructure is defined by a dense grid of local roads and the presence of the North County National Scenic Trl, which traverses the wooded areas between Hamilton Lake and Stony Lake. This map provides a clear view of the modern residential developments around Gilkey Lake and Fair Lake while maintaining the character of the surrounding timber and agriculture.