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2023 Map of Jackson South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Grand River and its accompanying Upper Grand River Water Trail flow through this landscape just south of the industrial and civic center of Jackson. This survey highlights the southern expansion of the city into the suburban and lakefront communities of Vandercook Lake and South Jackson. The transition from an urban grid to a lake-dotted countryside is marked by numerous historic burial grounds, including the Saint John's Catholic Cem and Woodland Cem.

Public infrastructure and education are prominent, with the Jackson County Court Building situated near the northern edge and the Jackson College campus further south. The Norfolk Southern railroad cuts through the terrain, reflecting the area's long-standing transportation legacy. Natural features like Ferguson Lake, Flinton Lake, and the elevation at Hatt Hill define the township boundaries and recreational spaces that characterize this part of Michigan.