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2023 Map of Chippewa Lake South

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Chippewa Lake South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Chippewa Lake anchors the northern reaches of this Mecosta County landscape, where the transition from lakefront settlement to agricultural and forest land defines the local geography. Small communities like Rodney and the village of Chippewa Lake are central to the area's history, supported by a network of rural roads such as Mc Kinley Rd and Arthur Rd. The prevalence of family and township burial grounds, including the Kirschner Farm Cem and Martiny Township Cem, provides significant value for genealogical research.

Water dominates the terrain, with large bodies like Horsehead Lake and Jehnsen Lake joined by smaller features such as Haymarsh Lakes and Spring Lakes. These water resources, along with Gilbert Creek and Cole Creek, illustrate the glacial drainage patterns of central Michigan. The southern portion of the quadrangle includes the Mecosta Morton Airport, reflecting the area's modern infrastructure while maintaining its historical layout of rural sections and township boundaries.