2011 Map of Durand

About this map

Durand serves as a prominent focal point in this southern Michigan landscape, where the street grid transitions into an expansive network of rural roads and agricultural drainage. This 2011 survey illustrates the continued importance of the Durand Post Office and the centralized hub of the town relative to smaller surrounding settlements like Lennon, Gaines, and Duffield. The terrain is defined by a intricate system of waterways, including Threemile Creek, Webb Creek, and the West Branch Swartz Creek, alongside engineered features like the Atherton Drain. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of several family-named and community burial grounds, such as Yerian Cemetery, Chalker Cemetery, Lovejoy Cemetery, and Saint Joseph Cemetery. Leisure and community life are represented by Leisure Lake Campground and the Holiday Meadows Golf Course, which occupy the spaces between the region's historic farmsteads and modern infrastructure.