2017 Map of Decatur

About this map

The village of Decatur serves as the focal point of this modern survey of Southwest Michigan, situated where the glacial landscape creates a complex network of wetlands and small lakes. The town's grid is bounded by E Edgar Bergen Blvd and extends toward the shores of the Lake of the Woods. This area marks a significant agricultural and hydrological divide, characterized by the Dowagiac Drain and Dowagiac Cr which channel water through the township toward the Cass County line. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies numerous small burial grounds including Lakeside Cem and Harrison Cem. Further south, the rural hamlets of Nicholsville and Volinia remain distinct landmarks, surrounded by family-named water bodies like Cowham Lake and Copley Lake. The proximity of the Van Buren Co Cass Co line provides a clear boundary for regional historical study.