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2023 Map of Perry

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Perry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Perry and Morrice serve as the primary hubs of this landscape, situated near the headwaters of several drainage systems. The terrain is defined by a dense network of agricultural and municipal drains, such as the Kellogg Drain and Devore Drain, which feed into larger watercourses like the Looking Glass River and Vermilion Creek. This intricate water management system suggests a long-standing commitment to land reclamation for farming in the region.

Genealogists will find interest in several rural burying grounds scattered throughout the townships, including Rose Lawn Cem, Bethany Cem, Beard Cem, and Howard Cem. The map reveals the meeting point of three counties—Shiawassee, Ingham, and Livingston—near the small settlement of Nicholson. This intersection of jurisdictions, combined with landmarks like Hog Island and the North Lakes, provides a clear view of how political boundaries and natural features shaped the development of these Central Michigan communities.