2023 Map of Vandalia

About this map

Diamond Lake and its prominent Diamond Island anchor this survey of Cass County, Michigan, where water and woodlot dominate the landscape. The village of Vandalia sits at a historic crossroads, surrounded by a dense network of smaller settlements such as Penn, Wakelee, and Brownsville. The area’s genealogical record is well-preserved through several rural burial grounds, including Youngs Prairie Cem and Oakdale Cem. This modern look at the region reveals a landscape defined by glacial lakes and the winding path of Christiana Creek, which connects Donnell Lake toward Paradise Lake in the south. Residential developments like Diamond Shores and Spring Beach highlight the shift toward recreational land use on the lakefronts, while the Bogue Street Memorial Garden in Vandalia serves as a contemporary point of local reflection.