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2019 Map of Hamburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Whitmore Lake and the Huron River corridor define the geography of this Livingston County and Washtenaw County borderland. The landscape is dominated by a dense network of glacial lakes including Zukey Lake, Ore Lake, and Independence Lake, which have historically driven the area's development as a recreational retreat. The Lakelands Trail State Park follows a former rail corridor through the heart of Hamburg, connecting various water bodies and providing a clear look at the transportation-led settlement patterns of the region.

Genealogists will find several notable burial sites recorded, such as Hamburg Cem, North Hamburg Cem, and the Thomas and Lowe Cem. In the northwest, Pettysville remains a distinct marker of early local commerce. Smaller landmarks like the Cackleberry Airport and Gooding Airport highlight the area's mix of private aviation and rural residential use. The transition from the more developed lakefronts to the wooded hills of the Brighton Rec Area - Penosha Trail illustrates the varied land use typical of this Michigan lake country.