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2017 Map of Burnside

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Burnside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Burnside sits at the intersection of E Burnside Rd and Van Dyke Rd, serving as the central point for a landscape defined by agricultural plots and an extensive network of drainage channels. For genealogists and local historians, the area is notable for its numerous burial grounds, including Saint Mary's Catholic Cem, South Burnside Cem, and Fox Cem.

Water management is a primary feature of this terrain, with the Lapeer and Sanilac Drain running along the eastern boundary while the Madison Drain and Murray Drain facilitate runoff through the fields. In the south, the headwaters of N Br Mill Cr and the quiet waters of Clear Lake offer a break from the grid-like organization of the rural roads. The surveyor's grid is meticulously preserved here, documenting established property lines and access routes like Stiles Rd and Wilcox Rd.