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2023 Map of Crystal

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Crystal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Crystal Lake dominates the southern landscape of this Montcalm County region, serving as the focal point for the lakeside community of Crystal. The settlement's street grid, including Belding St and Grove St, is oriented toward the water, reflecting its character as a local hub for recreation and residence. To the north, the terrain transitions into a more rural pattern of section lines and scattered water bodies like Loon Lake and Lake Steven.

A network of local roads such as Vickeryville Rd and Kendaville Rd connects the small community of Ferris and the Center Cem to the surrounding townships. The area is defined by its glacial hydrology, with Fish Creek and Butternut Creek draining the wetlands that separate the farmed uplands. This map documents the persistent layout of these central Michigan townships, where 19th-century settlement patterns remain visible in the placement of cemeteries and the tight concentration of buildings along the primary lakeshore.