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2019 Map of Otsego

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Otsego
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Kalamazoo River winds through the heart of this southwestern Michigan landscape, anchoring the connected communities of Otsego and Plainwell. This modern survey illustrates the dense street grids of these riverfront towns, including landmarks such as Saint Margaret Cem and the Plainwell Municipal Airport. The map highlights the transition from these established industrial and residential centers into the more open, wetland-rich terrain of Alamo Township to the south.

Genealogists can identify several local burial grounds, from Mountain Home Cem near the river to the more remote Green Bower Cem. The southern half of the quadrangle is defined by a complex network of water bodies, including Ruppert Lake, Murry Lake, and Barbour Lake, alongside the topographic rise of Millberg Ridge. This detailed layout provides a clear view of the modern road network, such as W Baseline Rd, which marks the dividing line between Allegan and Kalamazoo counties.