2017 Map of Leonidas

About this map

The Saint Joseph River winds through the southern reaches of this landscape where four counties—Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Calhoun, and Branch—converge. The settlement of Leonidas serves as a focal point near the convergence of Nottawa Creek and Bear Creek, while the village of Fulton sits at the northern edge. This area is characterized by a high density of small glacial lakes and wetlands, including Oliverda Lake, Marl Lake, and Lehr Lake, which are interconnected by drains and creeks such as the Snyder and Snyder Drain. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds serving these rural communities, including the Leonidas Cemetery and South Fulton Cemetery. The land is divided into a strict grid of section lines and township boundaries, with agricultural roads like Factoryville Road and Mendon Road cutting across the marshy terrain that surrounds Mud Lake and Blossom Lake.