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2019 Map of California

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of California
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Coldwater Lake dominates this landscape along the Michigan-Indiana state line, serving as the central hub for several lakeside developments including Crystal Beach, Sans Souci Beach, and Pearl Beach. The terrain is defined by a dense network of inland waters, from the prominent Iyopawa Island to smaller basins like Huyck Lake, Lake Anderson, and Little Coldwater Lake. This region reflects a complex history of rural community life and seasonal recreation, evidenced by numerous family-named burial grounds and small settlements.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the heritage of the area through sites such as the California Corners Cem near the settlement of California, as well as the Amish Cem and Wilson Cem. The southern edge of the map follows the Branch Co and Steuben Co border, where drainage systems like Tallahassee Cr and the Little Fawn River cross between states. The abundance of named cemeteries and distinct shoreline communities provides a detailed record of land ownership and social organization in the northernmost reaches of this tristate region.