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2017 Map of Galien

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Galien River and its various tributaries, including the Judy Lake Drain and Geyer Ditch, dominate the hydrology of this southwestern Michigan landscape. In this modern survey, the village of Galien and the settlement of Dayton serve as local hubs, while the western edge of Buchanan appears at the eastern margin. The terrain is a complex patchwork of wetlands and small glacial lakes, such as Madron Lake, Indian Lake, and Dayton Lake.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial sites, including Galien Cem, Bakertown Cem, and the Stevens Farm Cem. The map captures a primarily agricultural region structured by a dense grid of rural roads, such as Elm Valley Rd and Wagner Rd. The presence of the Hancock Airport and the crossing into Indiana at the Berrien County and LaPorte County line highlight the area's role as a transit point between states.