2017 Map of Martin

About this map

Shelbyville and Martin anchor this section of Allegan County, where a dense network of country roads connects scattered agricultural settlements. The landscape is defined by its numerous kettle lakes and wetland drains, including Shagnasty Lake, Buskirk Lake, and the winding Schnable Brook. These water bodies are often clustered, such as the group containing Big Lake, Hicks Lake, and Miller Lake near the center of the survey. For those tracing local families, several small burial grounds are documented, notably Ingerson Cem in the north and the South Martin Cem near the southern boundary. The topography shows a transition from the drainage systems of Miller Cr to the intricate watercourse of the Goldspring Drain, illustrating the complex glacial hydrology that has shaped the region's development and land use patterns.