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2017 Map of Dexter

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Dexter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Dexter and the eastern edge of Chelsea define the residential character of this Washtenaw County landscape, situated where the Huron River meets the meandering path of Mill Creek. This modern survey details the transition from town centers to the rural townships of Lima and Scio, where historic burial sites like Dexter Cem and Saint Joseph Cem reflect generations of local settlement. The terrain is marked by significant glacial features, including the prominent elevation of Prospect Hill and a series of water bodies such as Fourmile Lake and Nordman Lake.

Rural crossroads and legacy institutions are well-preserved, with the small community of Lima Center serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural lands. Notable landmarks for genealogists and local historians include the Salem Lutheran Church Cem and the Parker Cem located south of the main river corridor. The map effectively traces the evolution of early transportation routes, from the namesake Dexter Town Hall Rd to the established grid of section lines that still organize the landscape between Jerusalem and the valley floors.