2023 Map of Norvell

About this map

Norvell and the surrounding Jackson County countryside appear as a mosaic of wetlands and small agricultural settlements in this 2023 survey. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the River Raisin and its tributary, the Norvell-Manchester Drain. These waterways connect a series of glacial lakes, including Norvell Lake, Sweezy Lake, and Mud Lake, illustrating the complex hydrology of south-central Michigan. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating numerous community burial grounds such as Oak Grove Cem, Fishville Cem, and Maple Grove Cem near Grass Lake. The northern portion of the map includes the Jackson County Waterfowl Production Area, highlighting the conservation of the region's marshy terrain. Small-scale aviation history is noted at the Wolf Lake Airport west of Mellen Camp Lake, while the village of Napoleon anchors the western edge of the quadrangle.