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2019 Map of Constantine

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Constantine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Constantine and White Pigeon anchor this landscape along the southern Michigan border, where the Saint Joseph River and Pigeon River converge. The topography is defined by complex water systems, including Stag Lake, Fawn River, and Fish Lake, alongside numerous man-made drainage features like Hassinger Drain and Love Joy Ditch. This network suggests a history of intensive water management for agricultural and industrial use in Saint Joseph County.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by a high density of burial grounds, such as Pioneer Memorial Cem, Brick Chapel Cem, and Broadstreet Cem. The settlement pattern follows established routes like W Chicago Rd and State Line Rd, which marks the boundary between Michigan and Indiana. Notable local landmarks include Thompson Cem and Stengle Cem, which provide specific points of interest for researchers tracing family lineages in the region during the early twenty-first century.