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2019 Map of Johannesburg

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Johannesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Johannesburg serves as the central hub of this Otsego County landscape, situated at the junction of M-32 E and Co Hwy F97. The settlement is closely tied to its natural surroundings, with the Johannesburg Cem and Johannesburg Lake marking its immediate outskirts. This area of Michigan is characterized by an exceptional density of glacial kettle lakes and wetlands, ranging from the large Big Bear Lake and Douglas Lake to the uniquely named Sixth Spectacle Lake and Seventh Spectacle Lake.

Outdoor recreation and conservation patterns are evident through the extensive Shore to Shore Trail, which winds through the eastern half of the map near Caulkins Lake. The presence of small residential enclaves like Quietacres suggests a transition toward seasonal and lake-front living. Hydrologically, the terrain feeds several systems, including the S Br Pigeon River in the northwest and the West Br Big Cr to the south, illustrating the complex watershed of the northern Lower Peninsula.