2014 Map of Leonidas

About this map

Leonidas and the nearby hamlet of Factoryville anchor this southern Michigan landscape, situated where the Saint Joseph River and Nottawa Cr converge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of glacial water bodies, including Blossom Lake, Oliverda Lake, and Marl Lake, interspersed with established agricultural sections. Local heritage is preserved in several burial grounds such as Leonidas Cem, Factoryville Cem, and Blossom Cem, which serve as key landmarks for family history research. To the north, the settlement of Fulton sits near the county line, connected by a grid of rural roads like Fulton Rd and Michigan Ave. The drainage patterns of Bear Cr and Little Portage Cr illustrate the complex hydrology of the region, while the boundary lines for Kalamazoo Co, St. Joseph Co, Calhoun Co, and Branch Co all meet within this immediate area, making it a critical junction of local jurisdictions.