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2011 Map of Camden

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Camden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Montgomery and the western edge of Reading anchor this Hillsdale County landscape, which is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and intersecting rural roads. In the northern section, a cluster of water bodies including Long Lake, Allen Lake, and Loon Lake suggests a long-standing recreational and residential pattern, supported by Kimball Camp and the Lime Lake Campground. The area's settlement history is further marked by several burial grounds, such as the West Reading Cemetery and Gleason Cemetery, which are distributed along the section lines.

Water management and drainage are central to the terrain, with the West Fork West Branch Saint Joseph River winding through the center-south. Numerous smaller drainages like Prouty Drain and Joe Drain feed into the river system, highlighting the agricultural focus of the surrounding plains. The presence of the Montgomery Post Office and Camden Post Office identifies these villages as the primary civic hubs for the rural population of southern Michigan near the Indiana border.