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2019 Map of Bellevue

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The village of Bellevue sits at the tri-county intersection of Barry, Eaton, and Calhoun counties, serving as a historic hub where Battle Creek winds through the landscape. This 2019 survey documents the enduring settlement patterns and road networks that connect the village to its agricultural surroundings via routes like Battle Creek Rd and Olivet Rd. The terrain is defined by a high concentration of glacial lakes and wetlands, particularly south of the village where Wolf Lake, Deep Lake, and Clear Lake dominate the geography.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy land use through several established burial grounds, including Bellevue Cem, Follett Cem, and Bell Cem. The hydrography of the region is intricate, with smaller tributaries like Wanadoga Cr and Ackley Cr feeding into the larger drainage systems. The map captures a transition from the structured street grid of the village center to a more expansive network of named highways and country roads that follow section lines across the three counties.