2023 Map of Reading

About this map

The East Fork West Branch Saint Joseph River and the West Fork West Branch Saint Joseph River converge in this corner of Hillsdale County, defining a landscape of glacial lakes and intricate drainage systems. The village of Reading and the community of Cambria anchor the region, which is marked by a high density of small family and community burial grounds reflecting generations of rural settlement. Researchers will find numerous sites of genealogical interest, from the Old Cambria Cem and Old Sebring Cem to the Amish Cem and the West Woodbridge Cem. The terrain is shaped by several named water bodies including Bear Lake, Broom Lake, and Cub Lake, all integrated into an extensive network of managed waterways such as the Jonas Brown Drain and Meade Drain.