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2023 Map of Hudson

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Hudson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Hudson serves as the primary hub in this corner of Lenawee County, characterized by its traditional street grid and industrial developments such as Steger Industrial Dr. The area's history is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds, including the Old Hudson City Cem and Calvary Cem, which provide significant anchor points for genealogical research. Further south, smaller settlements like Medina and Lime Creek are tied together by a network of drainage systems and waterways, most notably Bean Creek and the man-made Lake Hudson.

The landscape is defined by its agricultural and drainage history, with numerous named canals such as Garrison Drain, Henning Drain, and Medina Drain crisscrossing the terrain. These water management features, alongside rural landmarks like Maple Grove Cem and Whitney Cem, illustrate the long-standing efforts to manage the wetlands and fertile plains of southern Michigan for farming and habitation.