2019 Map of Climax

About this map

The village of Climax anchors the northwestern corner of this agricultural landscape along the border of Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. The terrain is defined by a complex network of glacial wetlands and drainage systems, including the Portage River, Little Portage Cr, and numerous small basins like Otter Lake, McGinnis Lake, and Le Ferre Lake. This area maintains a strong rural character with several smaller settlement points such as West Leroy, Gardners Corners, and Pine Creek. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history through the numerous burial grounds documented here, from Prairie Home Cem in the north to North Athens Cem and Stimpson Cem near the southern boundary. The map illustrates the grid-based road system that connects these communities, showing the enduring agricultural layout of the region south of Battle Creek.