2023 Map of Coldwater West

About this map

Coldwater serves as the central hub on this Branch County survey, where the Branch County Courthouse stands as a landmark of local civic history. The landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring a dense network of lakes including Morrison Lake, North Lake, and South Lake, which feed the southern progression of the Coldwater River. The settlement pattern follows the early terrestrial routes westward, with the smaller communities of Batavia and Batavia Center situated along the historic Chicago Road corridor. Rural burial grounds like Oak Grove Cem and Batavia Cem are scattered throughout the township lines, providing valuable points of reference for genealogical research. The presence of the Branch County Memorial Airport and various named heights such as Pilot Knob and Hawk Hill offer a clear picture of the modern topography and transport infrastructure in this southern Michigan region.