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2014 Map of Lakefield

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lakefield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lakefield and the surrounding township are defined by a complex network of tributaries draining toward the Bad River. This 2014 survey documents a landscape of agrarian squares, where long-established rural settlements like Galloway and Fordney sit at the intersections of a rigid grid system. The hydrography of the region is notably dense, featuring winding systems like Beaver Cr, Eagle Cr, and Potato Cr that cut across the section lines.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific landmarks such as the Lakefield Cem and Sacred Heart Cem, which serve as permanent records of the families that settled this portion of Saginaw County. The drainage patterns, including man-made features like Webb Drain and Short Ditch, illustrate the ongoing management of the low-lying terrain for agricultural use, while small hamlets and crossroads maintain the character of the Michigan countryside.