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2014 Map of Lyon Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lyon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Marshall and the surrounding township lands of Calhoun County exhibit a landscape defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and managed drainage systems. In this recent survey, the southern portion of Marshall is shown alongside smaller rural junctions like Wrights Corners. The terrain is characterized by numerous water bodies including Lyon Lake, Upper Brace Lake, and Crystal Lake, many of which are connected by complex waterways such as the Squaw Lake-Drain and Nottawa Drain.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the detailed placement of rural burial grounds, such as Lyon Lake Cem, W Eckford Cem, and McFadden Cem. These sites, along with the transition from the lake-dotted northern sections to the flow of the Saint Joseph River in the south, provide a clear record of the area's contemporary settlement patterns and agricultural infrastructure. The road grid, including Old US 27 S and various numbered mile roads, illustrates the enduring spatial organization of this Michigan interior.