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2011 Map of Vandalia

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Vandalia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Diamond Lake and its prominent Diamond Island anchor this area of Cass County, which is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and small rural settlements. The village of Vandalia serves as a central hub, situated near the Vandalia Post Office and the meandering path of Christiana Creek. The surrounding landscape is dotted with small communities like Penn, Wakelee, and Brownsville, reflecting the agricultural and lakeside residential character of the region.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of several family and community burial grounds, including Youngs Prairie Cemetery, Moon Cemetery, and Oakdale Cemetery. The numerous lakeside camps and resorts, such as Camp Manitou, Park Shore Resort, and the Lake Regional Conference Camp, illustrate the area's long-standing role as a regional retreat. From the northern reaches near Little Fish Lake to the southern shores of Paradise Lake, the map provides a clear view of the roads and water bodies that have shaped this community.