2014 Map of Schoolcraft NW

About this map

Kalamazoo Valley Community Coll and the growing residential landscape of Texas Corners define this area southwest of Kalamazoo. The terrain is characterized by a dense cluster of kettle lakes, including Eagle Lake, Crooked Lake, and the larger Hampton Lake near the border of Portage. This glacial topography influenced the placement of early rural cemeteries such as Pretty Lake Cem and Hope Cem, which remain as markers of the area's pioneer history amidst modern development. Small aviation facilities like Whitcomb Field Airport and Perry Airport are dotted across the landscape, reflecting the suburban and light-industrial expansion that followed the established road grid. Along the W Fork Portage Cr, the Atwater Millpond serves as a reminder of early water-power utilization in the drainage system that feeds toward the regional river networks.