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2023 Map of Saugatuck

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Kalamazoo River winds toward Lake Michigan, defining the twin coastal communities of Saugatuck and Douglas. This modern survey details the intricate shoreline geography where the river meets the lake, featuring landmarks like Mount Baldhead and Pelican Peak. Along the river's path, distinctive waterways such as Douglas Bayou, Indian Cut, and Tyler Bayou illustrate the complex hydrography of this harbor region.

Settlement patterns are well-established, from the residential clusters of Castle Park and Shorewood to the historical site of Old Saugatuck. Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of several local burial grounds, including Riverside Cem and Douglas Annex Cem. The map also captures the inland agricultural grid, marked by legacy names like Gibson Cem and small water bodies like Goshorn Lake and Gilligan Lake.