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2019 Map of Sturgis

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sturgis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sturgis anchors this 2019 survey, sitting at the junction of several regional transit corridors along the Michigan-Indiana border. The urban grid is clearly defined, supporting local infrastructure such as the Kirsch Municipal Airport and several historic burial sites, including Oak Lawn Cem and Sturgis Memorial Gardens Cem. The landscape to the north and east is defined by a dense concentration of glacial kettle lakes, including Perrin Lake, Prairie River Lake, and Fish Lake.

Hydrological features like the Fawn River and Wenger Ditch drain the agricultural lands that surround the city. The map documents the persistent rural-urban interface, where older landmarks like Tobey Cem sit among newer developments. This record of Sturgis captures the town's expansion toward the state line while maintaining its character as a hub for the surrounding lakes and farming communities in Saint Joseph County.