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2014 Map of Palms

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Palms
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Deckerville anchors the southeast corner of this Michigan landscape, where the headwaters of the Black River are defined by an extensive network of managed agricultural waterways. The terrain is crisscrossed by a rigid grid of rural roads, including Palms RD and Shabbona RD, which connect the small settlement of Palms in the north to the surrounding farmsteads. This 2014 survey reveals the meticulous water management essential to the region, naming dozens of local channels such as McManus Drain, Bishop Drain, and Darlington Drain.

For family historians, the map offers precise locations for several specific burial sites, including the Downing Cem located near Downington RD and the individual Farnsworth Grave situated along Stringer RD N. These markers, along with the clearly delineated township and range boundaries like t13n r14e, provide a clear picture of the land divisions and genealogical landmarks present in Sanilac County during the early 21st century.