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2023 Map of Lakefield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The agricultural landscape of western Saginaw County is defined by an intricate network of waterways including the Bad River and several namesake creeks such as Beaver Creek and Eagle Creek. Small agricultural hubs like Lakefield and Fordney anchor a grid of rural roads, with the Gratiot Co Saginaw Co line forming the western boundary. This area shows the enduring layout of the Public Land Survey System, with sections clearly marked by roads like S Fenmore Rd and S Merrill Rd.

Local heritage is preserved at sites like the Sacred Heart Cem and Lakefield Cem, which serve as vital points for family history research. The topography is subtly shaped by drainage features like Webb Drain and Soap Run, illustrating the managed hydrology necessary for the region's productive farmland. The presence of Little Eagle Creek and Little Potato Creek indicates the branching nature of the local watershed feeding into larger regional river systems.