2014 Map of Twin Lakes

About this map

Twin Lakes and the surrounding glacial terrain of Cass and Van Buren counties are defined by a complex drainage network that feeds the Dowagiac River. This 2014 survey documents a predominantly rural landscape where small settlements like Glenwood and Five Mile Corners serve as local hubs for a grid of county roads. The area is dotted with numerous small bodies of water, including Knickerbocker Lake, School Lake, and Pine Lake, many of which are connected by man-made agricultural improvements such as the Lake of the Woods Drain and Osborn Drain. Local history is anchored by several rural burying grounds, including Hamilton Cem, N Wayne Cem, and Red Mill Cem, which reflect the generations of farming families in Wayne and Silver Creek townships. The southern portion of the map showcases the meandering path of the Dowagiac River as it cuts through the marshy lowlands near Cook Lake, illustrating the persistent wetlands that characterize this portion of Michigan.