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2019 Map of Bangor

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bangor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bangor and Breedsville serve as the primary hubs in this Van Buren County landscape, where the South Branch Black River and S Br Black River wind through a complex network of agricultural lands and natural wetlands. The mapping shows an area deeply tied to its local heritage, evidenced by the numerous burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Arlington Hill Cem, Breedsville Cem, and Hoppin Cem.

Water management is a defining characteristic of the terrain, with extensive drainage systems like the Nelson Extension Drain and Black River Extension Drain supporting the surrounding fields. Smaller glacial lakes such as Stillwell Lake, Munson Lake, and Lake Kourteen punctuate the grid of county roads and avenues, while the presence of the Industrial Park Dr in Bangor indicates the modern economic footprint of the community.