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2023 Map of Sand Lake SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Rogue River meanders southward through the transition between Newaygo and Kent counties, defining a landscape marked by a complex network of glacial lakes and agricultural drainage systems. This 2023 survey illustrates the local reliance on managed water features like the Costen Drain, Veenboer Drain, and Hiltbrand Drain to support the surrounding farmlands. The terrain is dotted with numerous small bodies of water, including Moore Lake, Frey Lake, Baldwin Lake, and the larger Chrishaven Lake paired with Spring Lake.

Tracing through the eastern portion of the map, the North Country National Scenic Trail provides a continuous path through the wooded patches and wetlands of this rural district. For those researching local family history, the Hillside Cem stands as a primary landmark on the western edge of the quadrangle. The grid-like road system, including 22 Mile Road NW and 20 Mile Road, organizes the countryside into the clear townships of t11n r12w and t11n r11w.