2011 Map of Middleville

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The Thornapple River carves a winding path through this portion of Barry County, anchoring the settlements of Middleville and Irving. In the northern half of the sheet, the village of Middleville serves as a central hub, evidenced by the Middleville Post Office and its residential grid extending toward Duncan Creek. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape deeply connected to its local heritage, preserving several family and fraternal burial grounds such as the International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery and Bowerman Cemetery. To the west, the distinct terrain of Scales Prairie offers a contrast to the water-rich geography of the south, where Bassett Lake, Hathaway Lake, and Shaw Lake provide a mosaic of glacial hydrology. These features, along with recreation spots like Sharp Park Campground, illustrate the area's balance between small-town infrastructure and the natural riparian corridor.