2017 Map of Chippewa Lake South

About this map

The glacial landscape of eastern Mecosta County is defined by a dense network of kettle lakes and wetlands, centered on the village of Chippewa Lake. This 2017 survey reveals a complex hydrological system where water bodies like Horsehead Lake, Jehnsen Lake, and the cluster of Haymarsh Lakes dominate the terrain. The settlement at Rodney serves as a secondary focal point, surrounded by evidence of the area's agricultural and social history. Genealogists will find several burial grounds preserved here, including the Chippewa Township Cem, Martiny Cem, and the uniquely named Kirschner Farm Cem. To the south, the landscape transitions toward the Mecosta Morton Airport, while the drainage of Chippewa Cr and Cole Cr illustrates the natural runoff patterns that have shaped the township's development and road grid, from 19 Mile Rd down to 11 Mile Rd.