2011 Map of Palms

About this map

Deckerville and the village of Palms anchor this Sanilac County landscape, where the agricultural grid of the Thumb region is etched into the terrain. The northern reaches of the Black River meander through the center of the sheet, joined by local waterways like Behnke Creek and the Pelton Drain. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides an essential perspective on the rural infrastructure of Marion Township, documenting the precise locations of the Palms Post Office and Downing Cemetery at the junction of Downington Rd and Range Line Rd. The landscape is defined by its rectilinear road network, with primary routes such as Deckerville Rd and Shabbona Rd connecting isolated farmsteads and the central settlements. This map serves as a detailed record of land use and property boundaries in a region defined by its fertile plains and drainage systems.