2023 Map of Sister Lakes

About this map

The community of Sister Lakes serves as the focal point of this glacial lake region, situated where the borders of Van Buren and Cass counties meet. This landscape is defined by its high density of water bodies, including the large Magician Lake with its named islands, Hemlock Island and Maple Island, as well as Dewey Lake and Cable Lake. The area's agricultural and rural character is preserved through a network of section-line roads like Territorial Rd W and 84th Ave, connecting the village of Keeler to the north with the southern reach of the Dowagiac River. Local history is anchored by several long-standing burial grounds, including Keeler Cem and Cullinane Cem, while the southern portion of the quadrangle transitions into the wetlands of the Dowagiac Swamp. This map provides an essential reference for understanding the residential and recreational development surrounding these inland waters.