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2017 Map of Saint Johns South

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Saint Johns South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

St. Johns anchors the northern edge of this Clinton County landscape, where the transition from municipal street grids to a structured agricultural expanse is clearly defined. The terrain is intricately carved by an extensive drainage network, featuring named watercourses like Spaulding Drain and Locher Drain that support the surrounding farmlands. These waterways, alongside the S Fork Hayworth Cr, illustrate a complex hydrological system designed to manage the low-lying glacial topography of central Michigan.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, including the South Bingham Cem and Merihew Cem, which serve as permanent records of early local families. Small bodies of water such as Muskrat Lake and Alward Lake punctuate the grid, while the Glowacki Airport provides a touch of mid-century infrastructure. The presence of the Dewitt Rest Area along the major north-south corridor reflects the evolution of modern travel through this historically rural township region.