2011 Map of Mottville

About this map

The Saint Joseph River and Pigeon River converge near the settlement of Mottville, a landscape defined by glacial activity and early water management. The area is dotted with numerous kettle lakes, including Shavehead Lake, Baldwins Lake, and Indiana Lake, many of which are connected by complex drainage systems like the Washington Township Ditch and York Township Ditch. For genealogists and local historians, the map is particularly rich in burial sites, documenting locations such as Mottville Township Cemetery, Rinehart Cemetery, and Thompson Cemetery. Evidence of local industry is visible at the Marl Pit near Shavehead Lake, while recreational land use is represented by Camp Tamarack and Camp Bellowood. The Saint Joseph Bridge serves as a key crossing point in this borderland region between Michigan and Indiana.