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2017 Map of Cement City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lake Columbia and the sprawling waters of Clark Lake anchor this 2017 survey of the Irish Hills region, where the borders of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties converge. The landscape is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Little Goose Lake, Mud Lake, and the headwaters of the River Raisin. The settlement pattern centers on the village of Cement City and the resort community of Brooklyn, connected by a grid of county roads such as S Meridian Rd and Jefferson Rd.

Genealogists and local historians will find several well-preserved rural burial grounds, including Clark Lake Cem, Osborn Cem, and Briggs Cem. Elevation points like Prospect Hill and Irish Hill rise above the basin, providing a clear view of the complex hydrology that feeds local drainage systems like Plum Brook Drain and Kedron Drain. The map also captures the residential growth around Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, illustrating how the region's natural features have shaped its modern development.