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2011 Map of Delton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Delton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gull Lake dominates this portion of Kalamazoo County, its expansive waters surrounded by established communities and research outposts. To the south, the village of Yorkville and the South Gull Lake development mark the shoreline near Gull Lake Island, while the Michigan State University campus presence at Kellogg Bird Sanctuary (noted by the university label) indicates the area's significance for biological research. The landscape is dotted with smaller glacial lakes like Crooked Lake and Indian Lake, each supporting clusters of seasonal and year-round residences.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through the distribution of community centers and burial grounds. Hickory Corners and Delton serve as northern hubs, each maintaining its own Post Office, while the central rural character is anchored by Cressey and the Cressey Cemetery. The map captures a transition from the agricultural plains near Richland to the more densely wooded lake districts, a pattern visible in the dense network of local roads such as S Norris Rd and Lockshore Rd.