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1946 Map of Marcellus

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Marcellus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Paw Paw and Lawton anchor this detailed look at southwestern Michigan, where the village and township boundaries of Van Buren and Cass counties meet. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous lakes and managed drainage systems like Buckley Drain and Dowagiac Drain. The transportation network reveals the importance of rail corridors, with the New York Central, Pere Marquette, and Grand Trunk lines connecting rural settlements.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of named rural infrastructure, from Porter Town Hall to nearly thirty identified schools, including Gliddenburg Sch and Huycktown Sch. The presence of numerous small burying grounds such as Wildey Cem and Threemile Cem provides precise locations for family history research. Distinctive landmarks like Teapot Dome and Prospect Hill stand out against the patchwork of farms and woodlots that characterize the era.