2011 Map of Reading

About this map

Reading and Cambria anchor this agricultural landscape in southern Michigan, where the headwaters and tributaries of the East Fork West Branch Saint Joseph River define the local drainage. The area is exceptionally dense with small burial grounds, reflecting the deep-rooted family history of Hillsdale County through sites like Old Sebring Cemetery, Sheldon Cemetery, and the Amish Cemetery. A complex network of drainage systems, including the Meade Drain and Cambria Drain, crisscrosses the township to manage the low-lying terrain surrounding glacial features like Cub Lake and Bear Lake. The Cambria Millpond sits at the heart of its namesake settlement, a remnant of early local industry and water management along the river's path.