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2023 Map of Climax

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Climax and the surrounding agricultural lands of Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties are defined by a network of drainage systems and small glacial lakes. The village center is anchored by Prairie Home Cem, while the landscape is crisscrossed by Dorrance Creek, Little Portage Creek, and Longman Drain. This terrain is a complex of wetlands and low-lying basins, including Goose Pond and Le Ferre Lake, which feed into larger water bodies like the Portage River.

Rural intersections like Gardners Corners and small clusters at West Leroy reveal the scattered nature of settlement in this part of Michigan. The area's history is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds such as Harrison Cem and South Leroy Congregational Cem, offering significant value for genealogical research. The presence of the Farm Service Agency Interest of Michigan land and natural features like Walnut Ridge further characterize this productive yet ecologically diverse territory.