Loading map...

2017 Map of Northwest Albion

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Northwest Albion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Kalamazoo River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, defining the rural character of Calhoun County between the settlements of Marengo and the western edge of Albion. This 2017 survey reveals a classic Midwestern grid of section roads, including E Michigan Ave and 24 Mile Rd, which connect small communities with a network of long-established family cemeteries. Notable burial sites like Marengo Village Cem and Rice Creek Cem provide critical touchpoints for local genealogy, while the unincorporated settlement of Rice Creek sits near the junction of several drainage systems.

Water plays a central role in the geography here, with numerous kettle lakes and drains dotting the terrain. Large bodies of water such as Duck Lake in the north and Prairie Lake in the central portion are complemented by smaller features like Winnipeg Lake and Halls Lake. The intricate system of tributaries, including N Br Rice Cr and S Br Rice Cr, highlights the importance of the Rice Creek watershed to the local environment and its historical drainage patterns.