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2014 Map of Lansing South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Grand River and Red Cedar River converge in the heart of Lansing, shaping the urban geography of Michigan’s state capital during the mid-2010s. This survey details the transition from the dense downtown core, featuring institutions like Lansing Community College and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, to the sprawling southern suburbs and specialized districts. To the west, Waverly and Bretton Woods represent mid-century residential growth, while the eastern edge highlights the reach of East Lansing.

The landscape is marked by an extensive network of cemeteries and memorial parks, providing a significant resource for genealogical research, including Mt Hope Cemetery, Evergreen Cemetery, and the Pioneer Cemetery near Holt. Beyond the city grid, the terrain is defined by a complex drainage system including Sycamore Creek and numerous agricultural or suburban drains like Alton Drain and Binkley Drain, illustrating the region's managed water table.