2011 Map of Lyon Lake

About this map

Lyon Lake and its surrounding agricultural landscape dominate this southern Michigan survey, where the terrain is defined by a dense cluster of small glacial lakes and an intricate system of agricultural drainage. The rural character of Calhoun County is anchored by small community hubs like Wrights Corners and preserved local history found in the Lyon Lake Cemetery, West Eckford Cemetery, and McFadden Cemetery. The map reveals a complex water management system featuring the Nottawa Drain, Goose Pond Drain, and the curiously named Clarendon and Eckford Drain Number Three, all of which service the productive farmland between the Nottawa Creek and the Saint Joseph River. Of particular interest is the Eaton Proving Grounds, a specialized industrial or testing site situated among the wetlands and woodlots north of Wilders Pond. This documentation of the modern landscape shows the persistence of early settlement patterns alongside recreational spots like Westwinds Campground and Nottawa Lake.