2011 Map of Burr Oak

About this map

The settlement of Burr Oak sits near the northern boundary of this survey, where the Burr Oak Post Office and local schools serve as the hub for the surrounding township. This Michigan-Indiana borderland is defined by a glacial landscape of numerous lakes and small waterways, including the winding Prairie River and Fawn River. The geography is dotted with several significant burial grounds that speak to the area's pioneer heritage, such as the Dutch Settlement Cemetery and Fawn River Village Cemetery. South of the village, the landscape opens into a mix of wetlands and agricultural tracts, punctuated by landmarks like Mill Pond and the Freedom Hills Golf Course. Genealogists will find a high density of family-named sites, from the Adams Cemetery in the east to the Bontrager Cemetery at the southern edge, illustrating the deep-rooted local history of Saint Joseph County.