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2019 Map of Galien

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Galien
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Galien River and its northern branch wind through this corner of Berrien County, defining a landscape of glacial lakes and small agricultural settlements. The village of Galien and the hamlet of Dayton serve as local hubs, connected by a network of rural roads such as W Galien Buchanan Rd and Buffalo Rd. Local history is deeply etched into the land through several burial grounds, including Galien Township Cem, Bakertown Cem, and the Stevens Farm Cem.

A distinct cluster of water bodies like Judy Lake, Clear Lake, and Madron Lake dot the northern terrain, while the southern edge is marked by the Michigan Indiana state line. Modern infrastructure like the Hancock Airport and the Buffalo Run Snowmobile Trail integrate with older settlement patterns near Bakertown and the western outskirts of Buchanan. The map reveals how the drainage systems, including the Judy Lake Drain and Geyer Ditch, have historically managed the region's wetlands for cultivation.