2019 Map of Bridgman OE W

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates this coastal survey, where the deep waters of the Great Lakes meet the southwestern shoreline of Berrien County. The map provides a focused view of the lake's expanse, transitioning into the residential pockets of Birchwood and Hazelhurst in the southeastern corner. These communities reflect the established lakefront character of Chikaming Township, where seasonal and year-round developments are oriented toward the shoreline. The topography here is dictated by the interaction between the lake and the immediate coastal landscape, characterized by the Public Land Survey System grids of t6s r20w and t7s r20w. This 2019 edition serves as a precise record of the shoreline's edge and the small-scale settlement patterns along the beach before they transition into the interior Michigan countryside.