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2011 Map of Greenville East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Greenville East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Greenville and the surrounding Montcalm County countryside are defined by a network of small glacial lakes and meandering waterways. The eastern edge of the city gives way to a landscape dotted with features like Sanderson Lake, Loon Lake, and Thorland Lake. The Flat River and Dickerson Creek provide the primary drainage for this agricultural region, where small settlements such as Sidney and Amsden maintain their distinct local identities.

Evidence of community history and infrastructure is visible throughout the quadrangle, from the Sidney Post Office to the South Sidney Cemtery. Transportation and recreation are well-represented by the Greenville Municipal Airport, Fairplains Airpark, and the Three Seasons RV Park near Little Mud Lake. This topographic study provides a clear view of the rural-to-urban transition in central Michigan during the early 21st century.