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1980 Map of Southwest Albion

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Southwest Albion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The South Branch Kalamazoo River winds through this 1980 landscape, connecting the industrial and residential centers of Albion and Homer. The map documents a predominantly agricultural region defined by its grid of mile-roads and the presence of the Conrail railroad lines that historically supported these rural communities. To the west, the settlement of Eckford sits near Wilder Creek, while the small cluster at Clarendon marks the southwestern reaches of the survey.

Genealogical and local history details are abundant, including several rural burial grounds such as East Eckford Cemetery and Fairview Cemetery. Educational and spiritual life is represented by Fletcher School, St Pauls Church, and the East Eckford Church. The hydrology of the area is particularly distinct, featuring the St Joseph River, Homer Lake, and the small Kesler Lakes, alongside human-engineered features like the Mill Race and numerous gravel pits that speak to the local geology and land use.