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2019 Map of Northwest Albion

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Albion and the surrounding township lands of Calhoun County are defined by the winding course of the Kalamazoo River and its intricate network of tributaries. The southern reaches of this landscape show the convergence of transportation and water, where the river meets the settlement of Marengo. To the north, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of wetlands and small glacial lakes, including Prairie Lake, Halls Lake, and Wolcott Lake.

A strong sense of local lineage is preserved through numerous family and community burial grounds dotting the township roads. From the Marengo Village Cem near the river to the remote Dyer Cem and Krenerick Cem in the northeast, these landmarks serve as anchor points for genealogical research. The hydrological system, including Rice Creek and the State and Indian Cr Drain, illustrates the long history of water management and land drainage that enabled the agricultural development of this southern Michigan region.