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1982 Map of Orangeville

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Orangeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Yankee Springs State Recreation Area dominates the northeastern landscape of this map, surrounding the large waters of Gun Lake. This 1982 survey provides a detailed view of the rural settlements and family histories within Allegan and Barry counties, including the community of Orangeville and the Indian Mission near Bradley. The distribution of burial grounds such as Oak Hill Cem, Indian Cem, and Messer Cem offers critical coordinates for genealogists tracing early regional families.

Hydrological features are central to the area's layout, with the Gun River and Fenner Creek draining the central Plains. The map reveals a transition from the structured street grids of small settlements like East Martin to the complex shorelines and points of the recreation area, including Englands Point and Hermitage Point. Researchers will find a mix of agricultural utility and seasonal recreation, marked by landmarks like the State Rehabilitation Center and several country churches.