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2023 Map of Rattle Run

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

St. Clair serves as the eastern anchor for this modern topographical study, situated at the confluence of the Pine River and Jordan Creek. The landscape transitions from the urbanized riverfront into a dense network of agricultural drains and creeks that define the local hydrology, including the Barringer Drain, Hextell Drain, and Schneider China Drain. The small settlement of Rattle Run sits in the northwest, near the Rattle Run Cem, reflecting the area's rural heritage.

Local transportation and infrastructure are prominently featured, from the rural airstrip at Crystal Airport to the arterial routes of Gratiot Ave and Saint Clair Hwy. Genealogists will find several burial grounds across the townships, such as Bowman Cem, Saint Marys Cem, and Balfour Cem. This map illustrates how contemporary St. Clair County maintains its pastoral character while supporting the modern logistics of the Interstate system and regional river commerce.