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2023 Map of Gobles West

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Gobles West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Paw Paw River system, including its north and south branches, anchors this landscape in eastern Van Buren County. Large tracts of land managed by the Farm Service Agency Interest of Michigan occupy much of the central terrain, interspersed with a high density of glacial lakes such as Great Bear Lake, Martin Lake, and School Section Lake. The small settlement of Glendale sits at a rural crossroads, while the western edge of Gobles appears on the eastern margin, reflecting the agricultural and water-centric character of the region.

Genealogists and local historians will find several well-documented burial sites across the township, including Evergreen Cem, Robinson Cem, and Austin Cem. Recreational and historical transit is marked by the Kal-Haven Trail State Park Trl in the north and the Lp59 Trl near the eastern boundary, following corridors that once supported early Michigan development. Local drainage is managed through a network of named features like Brandywine Creek and the North Extension Drain.