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2019 Map of Gobles West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Paw Paw River watershed defines this section of Van Buren County, where the north and south branches converge amidst a landscape of glacial kettle lakes. Small agricultural and residential hubs like Glendale and the western edge of Gobles anchor the local geography, connected by a rigid grid of section roads including Co Rd 665 and 34th Ave. The terrain is notably water-rich, featuring several significant bodies such as Great Bear Lake, Thayer Lake, and the centrally located School Section Lake.

Cultural and historical markers are found in the distribution of community burial grounds, including Glendale Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Robinson Cem. Recreation and conservation efforts are evident through the Kal-Haven Trail State Park, which traverses the northeast corner near Mill Lake. The map also details complex local drainage systems such as the N Extension Drain and Butterfield Drain, illustrating the managed hydrology required to support the region's farms and wetlands.