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2017 Map of Metamora

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Metamora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Metamora serves as the central hub of this Lapeer County landscape, where the town's grid meets the surrounding glacial topography of southeastern Michigan. The map captures the area's intricate drainage systems, including the South Branch Flint River and the Andress Drain, which connect a dense network of water bodies such as Lake Metamora, Lake Minnewanna, and Merritt Lake. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Mt Christie near the southern border with Oakland County, providing a contrast to the marshy lowlands surrounding Wolf Lake and Mud Lake.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial sites, including the Hunters Creek Cem, Schuneman Cem, and Farmers Creek Cem. The settlement at Thomas sits along the southern rail corridor, while the historic cluster of Farmers Creek remains visible to the west. This 2017 survey documents the modern layout of rural roads like W Hunters Crk Rd and Brauer Rd, tracing the transition from agricultural land to residential developments.