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2023 Map of Onsted

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Onsted
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Onsted and the surrounding lake country of Lenawee County are defined by an intricate network of glacial kettle lakes and wetland drainage systems. The landscape is dotted with established residential pockets like The Heights and Sunset Beach, centered around prominent water bodies such as Vineyard Lake and Wamplers Lake. This area serves as a significant recreational and agricultural corridor, indicated by the extensive holdings of the Farm Service Agency Interest of Michigan.

Historical settlement patterns are anchored by the village of Brooklyn in the northwest and the small community of Springville at the junction of Wolf Creek. Genealogists will find several notable burial grounds, including St Josephs Shrine Cem and Cambridge Junction Cem, which reflect the area's early rural development. The presence of Shamrock Field and Oak Shade Park further underscores the region's transition into a modern recreational hub while maintaining its agricultural foundations.