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2014 Map of Dowagiac

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Dowagiac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cassopolis serves as a prominent seat of activity in this corner of Cass County, situated along the shores of Stone Lake. The landscape transition north toward Dowagiac is marked by a series of glacial lakes and wetlands, including Kelsey Lake and La Grange Lake. The rural character of the area is underscored by the high density of family and community burial grounds, such as Van Riper Cem, Whitmanville Cem, and Brady Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research into the region's early families.

Institutional landmarks like Southwestern Michigan Coll and the Dowagiac Municipal Airport highlight the mid-century development of the area. The hydrology is defined by the winding paths of Dowagiac Creek and Pokagon Cr, which drain the low-lying areas between small settlements like La Grange and Dailey. This survey captures the intersection of traditional agricultural land use with the growing infrastructure of the early 21st century.