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2017 Map of East Leroy

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

East Leroy and the rural townships south of Battle Creek define this landscape, where family heritage is anchored by several long-established burial grounds. From Morgan Cem in the north to Walker Cem near the southern boundary, these sites offer a geographic record of the area's farming families. The settlement pattern is characterized by crossroads hamlets like Sonoma, Joppa, and Stanley Corners, each situated within a grid of county roads such as Sonoma Rd and Capital Ave SW.

Hydrography plays a central role in the topography, with a series of glacial lakes including Sonoma Lake, Graham Lake, and Cotton Lake dotting the central sections. These water bodies, along with the meandering courses of Pine Cr and Nottawa Cr, influenced the early development and road layout of the region. The map also records engineered water management systems like Waterman Drain and the Miller and Melody Drain, reflecting the ongoing agricultural utility of this Calhoun County terrain.