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2023 Map of Portage

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Kalamazoo and Portage anchor this modern-day view of a landscape defined by its glacial kettle lakes and evolving urban fringe. The southern reaches of the city of Kalamazoo transition into the residential and industrial corridors of Portage, where Upjohn Pond and the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport represent the region's significant economic and manufacturing footprint.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the quadrangle, from Central Cem and Indian Fields Cem in the north to the more secluded Gourdneck Cem and Sand Lake Cem further south. The hydrography is particularly complex, featuring a string of major water bodies including West Lake, Austin Lake, and Gourdneck Lake, which are interconnected by waterways like Gourdneck Creek and the Portage Creek. These lakes provided the early centers for seasonal settlements like Ramona Park before becoming integrated into the modern suburban fabric.