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2011 Map of Hamilton East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bentheim and Oakland anchor this rural landscape in northeastern Allegan County, where the agricultural grid is defined by a network of numbered roads like 40th St and 142nd Ave. The winding course of the Rabbit River and Black Creek carve through the terrain, influencing the placement of local landmarks such as Silver Creek Camp and the marshy expanse of Beaver Meadow. This survey documents a quiet pastoral era, noting small community centers and aviation facilities like Busscher Landing Strip.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of several burial grounds, including Overisel Cemetery, Bentheim Cemetery, Diamond Springs Cemetery, and Dowd Cemetery. These sites, alongside the Sink Brook Post Office and the development at Diamond Springs, reveal the enduring settlement patterns of Overisel Township. The map also identifies recreational spaces such as Bakers Field and Diamond Springs Golf Course, showing how the land transitioned from strictly agrarian use to include modern leisure and private airfields.