2019 Map of East Leroy

About this map

East Leroy and Sonoma anchor this southern Calhoun County landscape, where the agricultural plains are punctuated by a dense network of glacial lakes and winding creeks. The map documents a classic Midwestern township structure, defined by a grid of rural roads like Sonoma Rd and Capital Ave SW that connect small crossroads settlements such as Joppa and Stanley Corners. This era reveals a well-preserved record of local family history through its numerous small burial grounds, including the Mather-Voyce Cem and Walker Cem. The hydrology is particularly intricate, with Sonoma Lake, Graham Lake, and Cotton Lake forming a chain of water bodies linked by the headwaters of Pine Creek and Nottawa Cr. The presence of man-made drainage systems like the Miller and Melody Drain among natural features like Minges Brook illustrates the ongoing management of the region's fertile but wet lowlands.