2017 Map of California

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Coldwater Lake dominates the western landscape of this borderland region, where the lakefront is defined by a series of clustered recreational and residential settlements including Crystal Beach, Sans Souci Beach, and Pearl Beach. The transition from the aquatic environment of Iyopawa Island to the agricultural interior of California and Algansee highlights the dual character of Branch County. This interior is dotted with significant genealogical sites such as the Amish Cem, Lester Cem, and the California Corners Cem. South of Lake Bricker and Huyck Lake, the terrain crosses the state line into Indiana, following the drainage of the Little Fawn River and Withington Lake. The density of family-named burial grounds like the Brown Family Cem and Munday Cem suggests deep-rooted local lineages in this rural community.