2014 Map of McDonald

About this map

Van Auken Lake and the surrounding marshlands of Van Buren County define the southern landscape of this 2014 survey. This portion of southwest Michigan is characterized by a series of small, historic communities such as McDonald and Toquin, interspersed with family-named burial grounds like Van Auken Cem and Thomas Cem. The agricultural and residential grid is marked by numerous crossroads settlements, including Jericho Corners and Maple Grove Corners, which have served as local focal points for generations. Natural drainage across the townships is provided by the S Br Black River and Cedar Cr, which wind through the terrain toward the northwest. The presence of smaller water bodies like School Section Lake and Merriman Lake highlight the glacial geography of the region, while the South Haven Area Regional Airport represents the modern transportation infrastructure bordering these traditional farming areas.