2017 Map of Twin Lakes

About this map

The Dowagiac River meanders through a landscape defined by glacial hydrology along the boundary of Van Buren and Cass counties. This area is characterized by a dense concentration of small water bodies and drainage systems, including Lake of the Woods, Knickerbocker Lake, and Twin Lakes. The settlement of Glenwood serves as a local hub near the southern reaches of the Lake of the Woods Drain. For those researching family history, the map provides precise locations for several rural burial grounds, such as Hamilton Cem, North Wayne Cem, and Red Mill Cem. The drainage patterns here, including the Osborn Drain and Dowagiac Drain, illustrate the extensive efforts to manage the wetlands for agriculture, with place names like Celery Center Rd hinting at the specific muck-soil farming history of this Michigan region.