2014 Map of Mendon

About this map

The Saint Joseph River and its network of tributaries define the landscape of this southern Michigan borderland where Kalamazoo and Saint Joseph counties meet. The village of Mendon sits at the southern edge of the sheet, centered near the confluence of local waterways like Nottawa Creek and the Little Portage Cr. The area's agrarian character is reflected in a grid of section-line roads and numerous small family or community burial grounds, including Dutton Cem, Beard Cem, and Jenkinson Cem, which serve as vital markers for local genealogical research. North of the village, the land is etched by the Portage Lake Drain and Butternut Cr, while Saint Edward's Catholic Church stands as a spiritual landmark in the heart of the community. This 2014 survey documents the enduring layout of the township's rural road system and the intricate drainage patterns that support the region's long-standing farming economy.