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2019 Map of Kinderhook

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Kinderhook and the surrounding townships of southern Branch County are defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and wetlands near the Michigan-Indiana border. Small agricultural communities like Bethel, West Kinderhook, and East Gilead are connected by a grid of rural roads, including W Central Rd and W Adams Rd, which navigate the marshy terrain shaped by the Prairie River and the Coldwater River. The landscape is dotted with family-named landmarks and resting places for early settlers, such as the Ammerman Cem, Sorter Cem, and Card Cem.

Southward, the land transitions into a popular lake district where Lake Michiana, Lake Lavine, and Lake George straddle the state line. Topographical details reveal distinct features like Brown Island and Kope Kon Point, illustrating the complex shoreline of these water bodies. This 2019 survey documents the enduring rural character and the preserved cemeteries that serve as vital records for local genealogical research.