2017 Map of Olivet

About this map

The town of Olivet and its eponymous Olivet Coll define the landscape of southern Eaton County in this contemporary survey. Situated near the intersection of Butterfield Hwy and Old US Hwy 27, the community serves as a local hub amidst a sprawling network of agricultural roads and glacial water bodies. The terrain is marked by significant drainages such as Battle Creek and the Dillon Relaid Drain, which shape the surrounding farmland. To the south, the boundary between Eaton Co and Calhoun Co is clearly delineated, leading into the smaller settlement of Lee Center. This area is rich with localized genealogy markers, including Bosworth Cem, Olivet Cem, and Lee Center Cem. A cluster of lakes, most notably Pine Lake, Ackley Lake, and Big Marsh Lake, highlights the complex hydrology that influenced original land division and settlement patterns in this part of Michigan.