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2011 Map of Dowling

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dowling serves as the primary hub in this corner of Barry County, anchored by the Dowling Post Office and the Dowling Cemetery. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands, ranging from the large expanse of Wall Lake and Clear Lake to smaller, secluded basins like Podunk Lake and Larabee Lake. Small hamlets and crossroads such as Schultz, Cedar Creek, and the curiously named Podunk are connected by a grid of rural roads, reflecting a long-standing agricultural and residential pattern.

Institutional landmarks like the Wesleyan Conference Grounds near Lily Lake suggest the area's history as a site for seasonal gatherings. Local genealogists will find value in the dispersed burial sites, including Brush Ridge Cemetery and Cedar Creek Cemetery, which mark the centers of early rural neighborhoods. The intricate drainage of Fall Creek and the North Branch Cedar Creek weaves through these settlements, illustrating the natural water systems that dictated early land use in the township.