2014 Map of Bowens Mill

About this map

Bowens Mill and the surrounding lake country of the Allegan and Barry county line are documented here in high detail. The landscape is defined by its numerous water bodies, including the expansive Gun Lake and the smaller Barlow Lake, which are interconnected by a network of drainage systems like the Rabbit River and Fales Drain. The settlement pattern reflects the area's rural and recreational character, with the village of Corning and the namesake Bowens Mill serving as local anchors. Genealogists will find several burial grounds noted, such as Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cem and the Hooker Cem. The map illustrates a dense grid of numbered county roads, like 135th Ave and 142nd Ave, which provide access to the various lakefronts and farmsteads. The inclusion of the Mill Pond near Gun Lake suggests the historical industrial utility of the area's water resources within the broader agricultural landscape.