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2017 Map of Onsted

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Irish Hills region of Michigan is defined by its dense concentration of glacial lakes and small lakeside communities at the intersection of Jackson, Lenawee, and Washtenaw counties. Settlements like Sunset Beach, The Heights, and Oak Shade Park line the shores of Vineyard Lake and Wamplers Lake, reflecting the area's development as a central recreational and residential hub. The River Raisin flows through the northwest corner near Brooklyn, while numerous smaller basins including Sand Lake, Iron Lake, and Kelly Lake dot the landscape.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established burial grounds across the townships, such as Brooklyn Cem, Cambridge Junction Cem, and Maple Shade Cem near Onsted. The road network is deeply influenced by the terrain, with routes like the Old Monroe Pike and Wamplers Lake Rd navigating between the water bodies. The presence of Cambridge Junction and Springville illustrates the historic crossroads character of the rural interior.