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2017 Map of Gilletts Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Gilletts Lake and the northeastern outskirts of Jackson anchor this landscape, where the residential expansion of the city meets a complex network of glacial wetlands and water bodies. The terrain is defined by the Portage River and its numerous tributaries, including Wildcat Cr and Orchard Cr, which connect a series of smaller basins like Brill Lake, Saint John Lake, and Eagle Lake. This patchwork of water and land has shaped local development, as seen in the winding roads that navigate between marshes and the placement of long-standing community landmarks.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial grounds preserved here, including Coon Hill Cem, Harrington Cem, and Maxon Cem. The presence of the Lakelands Trail State Park following an old corridor indicates the transition from industrial or transit use to recreation. Near the center of the sheet, the small settlement of Roots sits at a crossroads, while the southern margin shows the dense neighborhood development surrounding the larger lake and the approach into the city along E Michigan Ave.