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1992 Map of Mottville

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Mottville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Mottville sits at the southern edge of this Michigan-Indiana borderland, where the St Joseph River and Pigeon River converge. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands, from the large Shavehead Lake and Baldwins Lake to smaller pockets like Spattenlock Lake. This 1990s photoinspection reveals a deeply established rural character, where family-named landmarks and local institutions remain the primary waypoints.

Genealogists can trace several historic burial sites such as Merritt Cem, Plum Grove Cem, and the Township Cem near the river. The area around Union and Williamsville preserves the layout of small crossroads settlements, supported by long-standing community centers like the Baldwin Prairie Sch and Chapel Hill Ch. Natural resource extraction is evident in scattered Gravel Pits and a Marl Pit, while recreation is anchored by the Three Rivers State Game Area and numerous public boat ramps.