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2023 Map of Maple Grove

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Maple Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Thornapple River snakes across the northern edge of this Barry County landscape, feeding into Thornapple Lake near the settlement of Quimby. This contemporary survey illustrates a landscape defined by glacial kettle lakes and marshlands, with a dense network of country roads connecting small rural hubs like Morgan and Dowling. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, documenting several local burial grounds including the Hastings Township Cem and the Barry County Poor Farm Cem.

Water is a dominant theme here, with numerous small basins such as Hall Lake, Long Lake, and Mixer Lake scattered throughout the glacial topography. The drainage patterns of High Bank Creek and Odawa Brook create a complex mosaic of wetlands and agricultural plots. Of particular interest is the Farm Service Agency Interest of Michigan land, indicating contemporary land management patterns in this part of Michigan.