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2011 Map of Chippewa Lake South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rodney and the southern shores of Chippewa Lake anchor this landscape in central Michigan during the early 21st century. The map reveals a high concentration of burial sites reflecting the area's pioneer and agricultural roots, including the Kirschner Farm Cemetery, Martiny Cemetery, and Rodney Cemetery. The region is defined by its dense cluster of glacial water bodies, with major recreational and natural features such as Jehnsen Lake, Horsehead Lake, and Haymarsh Lakes providing a focal point for local geography and the Horsehead Lake Marina.

Industrial and infrastructure footprints are evident through the Austin Gas Storage Field in the southwest and the Mecosta Morton Airport near the southern boundary. This survey serves as a detailed guide for genealogists tracing family names associated with the numerous township cemeteries or researchers looking at the modern infrastructure of Chippewa Township. Smaller landmarks like the Rodney Post Office and Chippewa Lake Post Office mark the remaining civic hubs in this lakeland territory.