2017 Map of Mendon

About this map

Mendon sits at the southern edge of this landscape, positioned along the winding Saint Joseph River as it flows through the Michigan countryside. The terrain is defined by a complex network of waterways, where the Portage River and Little Portage Creek drain into the main river valley. This 2017 survey reveals a rural landscape characterized by organized section lines and a density of family and community burial grounds, including the Mendon Cemetery and the Saint Edward's Catholic Church Cemetery. The presence of several smaller sites like Jenkinson Cemetery and Dutton Cemetery provides specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local lineage. The drainage patterns, represented by the Portage Lake Drain and Garman Foster Drain, highlight the area's agricultural development and the managed water systems required to maintain the surrounding fields.