1981 Map of Twin Lakes

About this map

The Dowagiac River and its associated wetlands define the agricultural and recreational landscape of this region on the border of Van Buren and Cass counties. At the center of the sheet, the settlement of Glenwood sits along the Amtrak rail line, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural townships of Hamilton and Wayne. The map illustrates a high density of small kettle lakes, including School Lake, Knickerbocker Lake, and the namesake Twin Lakes, which supported seasonal recreation evidenced by the Boat Ramp at Lake of the Woods and a Drive-in Theater near Five Mile Corners. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and pioneer burial grounds, such as North Wayne Cem, Gage Cem, and Red Mill Cem, alongside local landmarks like the Hamilton Chapel and Kitchelue Sch.