2023 Map of Lawton

About this map

Lawton and Mattawan serve as the primary hubs in this Van Buren County landscape, defined by a complex network of waterways including the E Branch Paw Paw River and its various drainage extensions. The geography is notably dotted with small lakes such as Huzzy Lake and Little Bankson Lake to the south, while Sand Lake and Mud Lake dominate the western portion of the quadrangle. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with burial sites, showing numerous historic grounds like Maple Grove Cem, Chamberlin Cem, and Bangs Cem distributed across the townships. The transition from industrial transport to aviation is evident in the presence of the Mattawan Airpark and the modern highway corridor of the Red Arrow Hwy, which parallels older survey boundaries like Territorial Rd.