2011 Map of Schoolcraft

About this map

Schoolcraft anchor the northern edge of this Saint Joseph County landscape, where the Schoolcraft Post Office and Schoolcraft Cemetery mark the primary settlement hub. The terrain is defined by a complex hydrographic network, including the meandering Flowerfield Creek, Rocky River, and Spring Creek which flow through a largely agricultural grid. Smaller settlements and rural crossroads such as Flowerfield, Howardsville, and Chamberlain appear across the quadrangle, each often identified by its namesake cemetery or historic proximity to the area's watercourses. Local industry and specialized land use are evident in the presence of the Marl Pit and Prairie Ronde Airport. A high density of rural burial grounds, from Upper Flatbush Cemetery to Knobhill Cemetery, makes this a vital record for genealogical research in this portion of Michigan. The layout of roads like Floating Bridge Rd and the Four County Drain illustrate the ongoing management of the low-lying prairie and marshland that characterizes this region.