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2014 Map of Merson

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Merson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Kalamazoo River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, marking a terrain defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and drains. This 2014 survey documents a predominantly agricultural and rural residential region at the intersection of Allegan, Van Buren, and Kalamazoo Counties. The settlement of Merson sits along the western edge, while the countryside is dotted with small family and community burial grounds, including Blackman Cem, Mallery Cem, and the Trowbridge Methodist Cem.

Water is the dominant geographic feature, ranging from the larger Base Line Lake and Pike Lake to smaller bodies like Minkler Lake, Middle Lake, and Lake Sixteen. These waters are connected by a system of managed waterways such as Osgood Drain and Veley Drain, illustrating the long-standing efforts to coordinate drainage across the county lines for local farming. The grid of country roads, from Baseline Rd to Williams Bridge Rd, reflects the enduring section-line organization of the Michigan interior.