2011 Map of Lawton

About this map

The village of Lawton and the nearby community of Mattawan anchor this southern Michigan landscape during a period of modern agricultural and residential continuity. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the East Branch Paw Paw River and a dense network of glacial lakes, including Bankson Lake, Huzzy Lake, and Paw Paw Lake to the east. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet preserves the locations of several community burial grounds such as Bangs Cemetery, Harwick Cemetery, and Chamberlin Cemetery. The transportation corridor is dominated by the Red Arrow Hwy and the interstate, while more localized features like the Mattawan Airpark and Kerby Field reflect the area's mid-century development. Drainage systems like the Lawton Drain and Gates Extension Drain highlight the managed hydrology necessary for the region's prominent vineyards and orchards.