Cement City and the surrounding lake country of southern Michigan are detailed in this contemporary topographic record. The landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, with Lake Columbia, Clark Lake, and Devils Lake serving as central geographic anchors for the local communities. The map highlights the intersection of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties, tracing the rural road network and residential expansion around waterfronts. Genealogists and local historians can locate several traditional burial grounds including Osborn Cem, Briggs Cem, and Peterson Cem. Prominent topographic markers like Prospect Hill and Irish Hill rise above the drainage systems of the River Raisin and various local drains. The map illustrates the 21st-century character of established settlements like Brooklyn and Clarklake, showing their modern footprints alongside long-standing landmarks.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1935 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1939 · Jackson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Manchester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Manchester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Fort Wayne
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Fort Wayne
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Grand Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Grand Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Grand Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Wheatland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000