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1985 Map of Coral

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Coral
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Maple Valley defines the central landscape of this 1985 survey, where the glacial topography is marked by numerous kettle lakes and small water bodies. The settlement of Coral sits at a geographic nexus along the Railroad, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural townships. To the west, the community of Maple Hill is anchored by the Maple Hill Ch, while the southern reaches near the Montcalm Co Kent Co line transition into more agricultural use.

Researchers and genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of rural institutions, such as Huggard Ch and the Coady Cem near Coady Lake. The map illustrates a well-defined grid of section roads, including Cannonsville Road and Stanton Road, which connect isolated farmsteads to larger centers like Pierson. The abundance of named water features like Picnic Lake, Ward Lake, and Gould Lake highlights the post-glacial character of this Michigan landscape.