2014 Map of Michigan Center

About this map

Center Lake and its intricate shoreline dominate the geography of this Jackson County landscape, where the Grand River flows near the eastern edge of Jackson. The region is defined by a dense concentration of glacial lakes, including Wolf Lake, Olcott Lake, and Ackerson Lake, which have shaped local settlement patterns around Michigan Center and Vandercook Lake. This 2014 survey captures the suburban and rural balance of the area, featuring distinctive landforms like the Blue Ridge and Dyke Peninsula. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites at Leoni Cem and Eldred Cem, while industrial and aviation history is preserved through features such as the Leoni Millpond and Napoleon Airport. The map documents a highly connected landscape of local roads and drains, illustrating how water management and transport have integrated the communities of Leoni and Napoleon over time.