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2011 Map of Bridgewater

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bridgewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bridgewater and the rural agricultural lands of Washtenaw County define this portrait of southern Michigan. The landscape is dotted with small kettle lakes and glacial features, notably Pleasant Lake and Columbia Lake, which are central to the local geography. The area maintains a strong connection to its early settlement history through sites like Rogers Corner and well-preserved burial grounds including Zion Cemetery and Mount Hope Cemetery.

Water systems play a vital role in the drainage of this region, with the River Raisin and the Saline River carving through the terrain. The road network follows a strict sectional grid, yet it is interrupted by the natural contours of various water bodies such as Silver Lake, Schässer Lake, and Joslin Lake. This map captures a moment of modern rural continuity, where longstanding family-named roads like S Fletcher Rd and Lima Center Rd still anchor the community structure.