2019 Map of Maple Grove

About this map

The Thornapple River winds through the northern reaches of Barry County, anchoring the small settlements of Quimby and Morgan. This rural landscape is heavily defined by its glacial heritage, dotted with numerous water bodies including Ellison Lake, Long Lake, and Gregory Lake. The southern half of the quadrangle is drained by meandering waterways such as Wabascon Cr and Squaw Brook, illustrating a complex wetland and creek system that dictated early land use and road placement. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with burial sites that trace the region's pioneering history, from the Hastings Township Cem and Striker Cem to the German Evangelical Cem. A notable social history landmark is the Barry County Poor Farm Cem, providing a direct link to the county's historical approach to community welfare and rural administration.