2014 Map of Bedford

About this map

Glacial topography and rural crossroads define this landscape along the border of Barry and Calhoun Counties. The settlement of Bedford anchors the southwestern corner, while Lacey serves as a northern hub for the surrounding agricultural community. The terrain is notably pocketed with numerous lakes and wetlands, including the larger Bristol Lake in the northwest and Saint Marys Lake at the southern margin. This survey highlights an intricate network of local cemeteries, such as the Checkered Cem and Ellis Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing family histories in the township. Smaller water bodies like Von Syckle Lake and Cassidy Lake are connected by drainage systems including Wabascon Creek, reflecting the natural drainage patterns of this lake-strewn Michigan interior. The map documents the persistent rural character of the region, where family-named roads and scattered farmsteads remain the primary structural elements.