2014 Map of Lawton

About this map

The E Br Paw Paw River meanders through this portion of Van Buren County, anchoring a landscape defined by its glacial lakes and the early 21st-century growth of Lawton, Mattawan, and the eastern edge of Paw Paw. The map documents a transition from the agricultural grid to suburban expansion, notably around the Mattawan Airpark. Genealogists will find a high density of small burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Oak Grove Cem, Maple Grove Cem, and Chamberlin Cem. Water management is prominent through features like the Lawton Drain and Gates Extension Drain, which navigate the low-lying terrain between larger bodies of water such as Bankson Lake, Cedar Lake, and Huzzy Lake. The proximity of the Van Buren Co Kalamazoo Co border highlights the regional connection between these village centers and the broader transportation corridor along Red Arrow Hwy.