2011 Map of Jackson South

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Jackson dominates the northern portion of this landscape, where established neighborhoods transition into a lake-rich southern corridor. The Grand River and its tributary Sharp Creek wind through a series of water bodies including Sharp Lake, Brown Lake, and the community of Vandercook Lake. This area is characterized by its numerous historic burial grounds, ranging from the large Mount Evergreen Cemetery and Saint Johns Cemetery in the city to smaller rural plots like Snyder Cemetery and Bean Cemetery near Sandstone Creek. Recreational and institutional landmarks are prominent, notably the Ella Sharp Park Golf Course and the Jackson Post Office. Moving toward South Jackson, the terrain becomes more open, defined by landmarks such as Hatt Hill and the headwaters of the N Br Kalamazoo River, showing the reach of the city's suburban and rural fringe.