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1982 Map of Climax

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Climax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Climax serves as a central hub in this agricultural landscape on the border of Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties. The village is characterized by its proximity to the Grand Trunk Western railroad line and local landmarks like the Radio Tower and a nearby Trailer Park. To the southeast, the small settlement of West Leroy is anchored by the West Leroy Cem and Leroy Ch, illustrating the traditional cluster of community life around rural intersections.

The terrain is defined by a series of drainage networks, including Portage Creek and Little Portage Creek in the west, and Bear Creek and Harvey Creek to the south. Elevations rise at Walnut Ridge, while numerous water bodies such as Potter Lake, McGinnis Lake, and LeFevre Lake dot the northern reaches. For local historians, the map documents several distinct burial grounds like Harrison Cem and Northside Cem, as well as the industrial footprint of a Gravel Pit near the southern boundary.