2023 Map of Battle Creek

About this map

The confluence of the Kalamazoo River and the Battle Creek river defines this urban and suburban Michigan landscape. Residential growth centers on several established neighborhoods such as Verona Park, Maplehurst, and Springfield, while the industrial and transportation heritage of the area is represented by Grand Trunk Ave and the W K Kellogg Airport. Local history and genealogy are well-preserved across the map through a series of small, family-named burial grounds like the Harmon Halladay Cem and Youngs Cem. Recreational and natural spaces are concentrated around significant water bodies, including Goguac Lake, which features Ward Island, Clark Island, and Vince Island. To the east, Beadle Lake and Mud Lake provide additional geographic contrast to the dense street grids of Battle Creek. This modern survey also traces the North Country National Scenic Trl as it winds through the metropolitan area.