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2023 Map of McDonald

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The South Branch Black River winds through this section of Van Buren County, anchoring a landscape defined by its scattered settlements and extensive water bodies. Small communities like West Bangor, Friendsville, and McDonald are connected by a grid of county roads, including Co RD 380 and Co RD 378. The southern portion of the map is dominated by a chain of lakes, most notably Van Auken Lake, Mud Lake, and Duck Lake, which contribute to a complex local drainage system including the Mud Lake Drain.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of family-named burial sites such as Monks Cem, Taylor Cem, and Thomas Cem. The area’s modern character is represented by the South Haven Area Regional Airport in the northwest, while the Van Buren Trail State Park Trl follows an old transit corridor through Toquin, illustrating how former transport routes have been repurposed for contemporary use.