2019 Map of Somerset Center

About this map

Somerset Center and Jerome anchor this part of Hillsdale and Jackson counties, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands. The headwaters of the Br Kalamazoo River emerge near Bunday Hill, winding through a terrain dotted with significant water bodies like Farewell Lake, Crispell Lake, and the expansive Lake Somerset. The map reveals a transition between small-town settlement and rural agriculture, with legacy features such as the Putney Millpond and multiple historical burying grounds including Laurel Hill Cem and East Liberty Cem. The concentration of public access points, such as Crispell Lake Public Acc, highlights the importance of these waterways for local recreation and community life. In the southern half, the proximity of Somerset and Gambleville along the corridor illustrates the persistent settlement patterns in this lake-rich region of Southern Michigan.