2014 Map of Onondaga

About this map

The Grand River snakes through this portion of Ingham, Eaton, and Jackson Counties, serving as a primary geographical anchor for the settlements of Onondaga and Kinneville. This 2014 survey reveals a landscape deeply rooted in its rural township structure, where old roads like Old Plank Rd and Clinton Rd intersect a grid of family-named lanes and agricultural tracts. The area is notable for its numerous burial grounds, including the Onondaga Cem and the Pope Cem, which often sit near historical church sites or family homesteads. To the south, the terrain becomes more water-heavy near Sandstone Creek and Fuller Lake, while several drainage systems like the N Onondaga Drain and Higgins Drain highlight the engineered management of the low-lying basin. The map captures the quiet transition of these mid-Michigan townships as they maintained their agricultural character into the early 21st century.