1982 Map of Cloverdale

About this map

Cloverdale and Prairieville anchor this map of Barry County, which is defined by an intricate glacial landscape of kettle lakes and sprawling wetlands. The northwestern portion is dominated by the Yankee Springs State Recreation Area and the Barry State Game Area, illustrating a transition toward conservation and public land use by the early 1980s. Local history is deeply rooted here, visible in landmarks such as the Jesuit Cem near Snow Lake and the Yankee Springs Ch. Small crossroads and community hubs like Delton and the Circle Pine Center provide a look at the rural settlement patterns between the townships of Orangeville and Hope. Water bodies of every scale, from the massive Gun Lake to the secluded Blackman Swamp, suggest a region historically and economically tied to fishing and seasonal recreation.