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2019 Map of Niles East

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Niles East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Niles and its surrounding countryside are defined by a complex network of glacial lakes and river systems along the border of Michigan and Indiana. The Dowagiac River flows through the northwest, while Barron Lake, Mudd Lake, and Goose Lake dot the landscape to the east. This 2019 survey documents the enduring presence of historic burial grounds and memorial sites that anchor the community's genealogy, including Dick Cem, Springbrook Cem, and Truitt Cem.

Transportation and infrastructure are central to the region, featuring both the Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport and Crump Airport. The map also traces the significant drainage and creek systems like Brandywine Cr and the Middle Lake Drain, illustrating how the natural hydrography has been managed as the area transitioned from rural townships to a more structured suburban and industrial corridor between Berrien and Cass counties.