The Dowagiac River winds through this section of Southwestern Michigan, defining a landscape of wetlands and small glacial lakes along the Berrien and Cass county line. This 2017 data reflects a stable rural pattern where small unincorporated settlements like Summerville and Pokagon anchor the local road network. The map is a significant resource for genealogists, as it identifies several local burial sites including Sumnerville Cem, Evergreen Cem, Rodgers Cem, and the Morris Chapel Cem. To the north, the outskirts of Dowagiac are marked by the Dowagiac Municipal Airport, while the southern portion transitions into the northern reaches of Niles. This modern survey details the persistent agricultural and residential character of the region, specifically highlighting the extensive park-like grounds of the Mission Hills Memorial Gardens.
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1927 · Niles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Hartford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Benton Harbor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Benton Harbor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Niles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Hartford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Niles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Cassopolis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Cassopolis
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Chicago
USGS Topo · 1:250,000