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2011 Map of Hoytville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Eaton County is defined by a rigid grid of namesake highways and country roads, reflecting the organized settlement patterns of rural Michigan. Small communities such as Hoytville, Shaytown, and Little Venice serve as focal points within this expanse of farmland. The Thornapple River and its tributary, the Little Thornapple River, wind through the southern and eastern portions of the map, providing a natural contrast to the geometric precision of routes like W Saginaw Hwy and W Saint Joe Hwy.

For genealogists and local historians, this survey is particularly valuable for its documentation of numerous burial grounds scattered across the township. Established sites including Sunfield Cemetery, Welch Cemetery, and Freemire Cemetery are clearly marked, alongside Ames Cemetery, Moyer Cemetery, and Gresham Cemetery. These landmarks, along with the landing strip at Law Field and the junction at Stalls Corner, offer a look at the enduring social and infrastructure layout of the region.