2014 Map of Burr Oak

About this map

The Burr Oak and Fawn River settlements anchor this landscape along the Michigan-Indiana border, where the Prairie River and Swan Creek drain toward a dense network of kettle lakes. The map reveals a deeply rooted agrarian community, evidenced by several family-named roads and burial sites like Dutch Settlement Cemetery and Sanborn Cemetery. Water defines the geography, with Fawn River meandering through the southern sections, feeding into Mill Pond and passing by Fawn River Village Cemetery. The terrain is characterized by numerous small bodies of water, including Mallow Lake, Royer Lake, and Honey Lake, which are connected by complex drainage systems such as Honey Lake Drain and Himebaugh Drain. This 2014 survey documents the enduring settlement patterns of Saint Joseph County, showing the intersection of historical township boundaries and modern transportation corridors like West Chicago Road.