1998 Map of Grass Lake

About this map

The Waterloo State Recreation Area dominates the northern half of this landscape, preserving a complex wetland and lake system at the intersection of Jackson and Washtenaw counties. Small settlements like Trist and Waterloo are captured alongside family-named rural infrastructure, such as the Trist Millpond and Mt Hope Sch. The terrain is characterized by numerous kettle lakes and marshes, including Little Portage Lake, Clear Lake, and the expansive Grass Lake in the south. The presence of the Railroad Grade and a Weigh Station near the central transit corridor illustrates the region's movement of goods between larger Michigan hubs. Local history is deeply etched into the land here through sites like St Jacob Ch and the Michigan Baptist Assembly Camp, showing a rural community shaped by both religious assembly and recreational use of the surrounding lakes and hills like Sackrider Hill.