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2019 Map of Memphis

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Memphis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Memphis sits at the southern edge of this Michigan landscape, straddling the county line between St. Clair Co and Macomb Co. The village is a focal point for the surrounding agricultural lands, which are defined by a complex network of waterways including the Belle River and its various tributaries like Sage Cr and Ashery Cr. Further north, the settlement of Riley Center and the village of Emmett anchor the rural townships, connected by a grid of long-established section roads such as Belle River Rd and Masters Rd.

Evidence of early local history is preserved in the Tibbetts Road Cem and the larger Memphis Cem near the southern border. The terrain is marked by subtle shifts in elevation and an extensive drainage system, featuring names like Burgess Drain and Cowhy Drain, which underscore the region's transition from wetlands to productive farmland. Unique local landmarks like Norton Field and the narrow Sharpe's Strip provide specific reference points for those tracing property lines and community development in this part of Michigan.