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2011 Map of Mendon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mendon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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The Saint Joseph River winds across the southern portion of this landscape, defining the character of Mendon, where the Mendon Post Office and local landmarks are concentrated. The area is marked by a dense network of watercourses including Little Portage Creek, Butternut Creek, and Bear Creek, which feed into the larger river system. To the west, Portage Lake and the Portage River further illustrate the region's reliance on these natural drainages.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of burial grounds across the township, including Jenkinson Cemetery in the north and the Saint Edward's Catholic Church Cemetery near the town center. The settlement pattern follows a clear section-line road grid, with outlying features like Kings Mill and the Oak Shores Resort Campground showing the mix of agricultural, industrial, and recreational uses in this part of Saint Joseph County.