2014 Map of Coral

About this map

Coral and Pierson anchor this agricultural and lake-dotted region of West Michigan at the border of Montcalm and Kent counties. The landscape is defined by its numerous small basins and glacial drainage systems, including Spruce Lake, Picnic Lake, and Ward Lake, which are connected by waterways like Black Cr and the Lovett and Cody Drain. Genealogists will find several burial grounds across the township lines, notably Coral Cem, Coady Cem, and Saint Marys Cem. The settlement pattern follows a rigid section grid typical of the Midwest, punctuated by historic locales such as Maple Hill and Hiram. Water management is evident through engineered features like Herron Drain Number One and Sand Lake Drain, which facilitate drainage through the undulating terrain of Cheney Hills and the surrounding lowlands.