2014 Map of Portland South

About this map

The Grand River and Looking Glass River converge in the northern portion of this Michigan landscape, anchoring the settlement of Portland. This 2014 survey documents a region defined by agricultural plots and drainage networks such as the Stiffler Drain and Carbaugh Drain, which manage the water table for the surrounding farmsteads. Local history is well-preserved through a series of rural burying grounds, including Mathew Cem, E Sebewa Cem, and Danby Cem, each serving distinct townships. The map illustrates the transition from the concentrated street grid of Portland to the crossroads community at Sebewa Corners. Aviation interests are represented by the small Hiram Cure Airport and Airbatco Field Airport, which sit near the Ionia Co and Eaton Co border. This geography highlights a classic Midwestern land-use pattern where established watercourses continue to dictate the placement of towns and transport routes like E Grand River Ave.