1971 Map of Somerset Center

About this map

Glacial lakes and small agricultural settlements define this section of the Michigan landscape on the Jackson and Hillsdale county line. The community of Somerset Center sits at a central crossroads near the northern tip of Somerset Lake, while further west, the village of Jerome is positioned along a former transit corridor. The industrial history of the area is visible through the Old Railroad Grade and several extractive sites, including Gravel Pits and the Putney Millpond. For those tracing local families, the map includes the Patch Cemetery, Aldrich Cemetery, and the East Liberty Church near the northern boundary. The terrain is notably water-rich, featuring a dense network of lakes such as Farewell Lake, Goose Lake, and Lake Le Ann, which indicate the region's development as a destination for recreation, further evidenced by the Deer Run Golf Club and a local County Park.