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2011 Map of Sister Lakes

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sister Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Magician Lake and its neighbors form a dense cluster of glacial waters that anchor this recreational and agricultural landscape in southwestern Michigan. The namesake community of Sister Lakes serves as the hub for these interconnected basins, including Dewey Lake, Cable Lake, and Round Lake. The geography is defined by a high density of named islands like Rattlesnake Island and Hemlock Island, alongside established summer colonies at Woodland Beach and Sandy Beach.

Beyond the water, the map documents a deep-rooted rural history through its numerous burial grounds, such as Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery and Cullinane Cemetery. Agricultural transport and early industry are marked by sites like the Red Mill on Silver Creek, while the southern reaches follow the course of the Dowagiac River. The landscape transitions from the developed resort shorelines of Shady Shores Resort and Campground to the structured grid of farm roads and scattered settlements like Keeler and Beechwood.