2014 Map of Reading

About this map

Reading and Cambria anchor this portion of Hillsdale County, where the upper reaches of the E Fork W Br Saint Joseph River and the W Fork W Br Saint Joseph River wind through a landscape defined by glacial lakes and managed drainage. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous small burial sites such as Willits Cem, Dow Cem, and an Amish Cem near the southern boundary. The presence of both the Old Cambria Cem and New Cambria Cem reflects the growth and shift of local populations over time. Water management is a dominant theme of the local geography, evidenced by an extensive system of named channels including Prouty Drain, Joe Drain, and Meade Drain. These waterways connect larger bodies like Bear Lake and the Cambria Millpond, illustrating how the natural hydrology has been adapted for agricultural and local use in south-central Michigan.