2011 Map of Palmyra

About this map

The River Raisin meanders through the heart of this Lenawee County landscape, its winding course defining the settlement pattern around the community of Palmyra. The area is characterized by a dense network of burial grounds that offer significant value for genealogical research, including the Palmyra Village Cemetery, Scovell Cemetery, and the Zion United Brethren Cemetery. Further south, the rural crossroads of Ogden and Ogden Center are situated amidst a complex drainage system of named waterways like Black Creek and Bear Creek. The presence of the Palmyra Post Office and Betz Airport underscores the mix of traditional town centers and mid-century transportation infrastructure. This topographic record captures the transition of the Michigan countryside, where family-named sites like Luke Farm Cemetery and Crane Cemetery persist alongside agricultural drainage projects like Big Meadow Drain.