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2019 Map of Merson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Kalamazoo River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, carving a valley that separates the rural farmlands of Trowbridge Township. The settlement of Merson sits at a crossroads in the western section, representing a quiet center of activity in a region defined by its glacial hydrology. Numerous named basins including Pike Lake, Middle Lake, and Lake Sixteen punctuate the terrain, reflecting the post-glacial topography of this part of Michigan.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial sites across the township line. The presence of Blackman Cem, Mallery Cem, and Earl Cem suggests early pioneer settlement patterns, while the Trowbridge Methodist Cem serves as a religious landmark. The southern portion of the map is defined by the Allegan Co and Van Buren Co border, where Base Line Lake and Clear Lake sit amidst a network of drainage systems like Veley Drain and Osgood Drain that support the local agricultural economy.