2014 Map of Saubee Lake

About this map

Vermontville anchors the southeastern corner of this landscape, situated at the intersection of W Main St and N Ionia Rd. The area is defined by a dense concentration of glacial kettle lakes and wetlands, including Saubee Lake, Saddlebag Lake, and the connected waters of First Lake and Second Lake. These water bodies, along with the meandering courses of Scipio Cr and Hagar Cr, have historically dictated the placement of roads and farmstead boundaries across the Barry and Eaton county line. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed regarding burial sites, documenting several rural interments such as Hosmer Cem, Patterson Cem, and Woodlawn Cem. The grid of early transportation routes, like the Saginaw Hwy and Bismark Hwy, provides a clear view of the rural township structure that has supported this agricultural community into the 21st century.