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2011 Map of Carleton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Carleton serves as the primary hub of this Monroe County landscape, characterized by a complex drainage network that supports the region's agricultural productivity. Named waterways such as Swan Creek, Stony Creek, and the North Branch Swan Creek define the local topography, alongside numerous man-made channels like the Carroll Drain and Batway Drain. These drains reflect the historic engineering required to manage the area's flat, often saturated terrain for farming and development.

Small crossroad settlements and historic sites are scattered throughout, including Waltz, Willow, and Grafton. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, ranging from the Felt Cemetery in the north to Saint Patricks Cemetery near Scofield. The presence of the Wickenheiser Airport and the Thorne Hills Golf Course illustrates the later diversification of land use beyond traditional agriculture in this southeastern Michigan community.