2017 Map of Sodus

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Sodus Township is defined by a dense network of country roads and scattered crossroads settlements like Millburg, Spinks Corners, and Shanghai Corners. Surveyed in 2017, the map illustrates the persistence of small family and community burying grounds that anchor the local genealogy of Berrien County, including Byers Cem, Pearl Cem, and the uniquely named Pennyan Cem. Waterways such as Pipestone Cr and Blue Cr meander through the terrain, which is segmented by an orderly grid of roads like Territorial Rd and Hillandale Rd. The geography suggests a long-established rural economy, where clusters like Pearl Grange and Naomi serve as quiet landmarks for researchers tracing the evolution of Michigan's fruit belt and its localized community centers.