2011 Map of Lawrence

About this map

Lawrence serves as the central hub of this Van Buren County landscape, situated along the winding banks of the Paw Paw River. The village layout is clearly defined around the intersection of N Paw Paw St and W James St, where the Lawrence Post Office remains a primary landmark. The surrounding township is a patchwork of agricultural land and numerous glacial water bodies, with Shafer Lake, Christie Lake, and Pond Lily Lake punctuating the southern reaches. This modern survey illustrates the enduring rural character of the region, where older transportation routes like Red Arrow Hwy and Territorial Rd provide a historical framework for the local economy. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of several local burial grounds, including Hill Cemetery, Lawrence Village Cemetery, Prospect Lake Cemetery, and Hamilton Cemetery near the southern settlement of Fritzburg.