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2014 Map of Mottville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mottville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Mottville and the Saint Joseph River corridor anchor this geographic study of the borderlands where Michigan meets Indiana. The landscape is defined by glacial kettle lakes and drainages, including the Pigeon River and Trout Creek, which create a complex network of waterways across Mottville Township. This area preserves numerous family and community burial sites such as White Pigeon Cem, Shavehead Cem, and Merritt Cem, offering significant value for genealogical research in Saint Joseph and Cass Counties.

Evidence of local industry and infrastructure appears via the Marl Pit near Shavehead Lake and the Saint Joseph Bridge, which facilitates movement across the river. Small settlements like Williamsville, Union, and Coverdale Lake are interconnected by a grid of rural roads and county lines, reflecting the established agricultural and residential character of the region during the early 21st century.