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2017 Map of Capac

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Capac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Capac serves as the primary hub of this eastern Michigan landscape, situated at the intersection of a grid-like road network and a complex system of agricultural drainage. The village's core is defined by a dense residential block pattern, while the surrounding Mussey Township terrain is characterized by its hydrological history, evidenced by numerous named channels like S Br Mill Cr and the Capac Drain. The presence of several small burial grounds, including the Lynn Township Cem and Pine Hill Cem, provides a glimpse into the local genealogical record of the region.

Water management is central to this geography, with features such as The Island rising amidst a network of drains like the Lovejoy Drain and Lynn Mussey Drain. To the west, small bodies of water including Petz Lake, Sans Lake, and Baines Lake offer a contrast to the engineered waterways that support the area's farmland. Institutional footprints like the United Brethren and Lutheran Cem further anchor the community's local history.