2019 Map of Westphalia

About this map

Westphalia and the northern village of Pewamo anchor this 2019 survey of the rural landscape straddling the Ionia and Clinton county line. The region is defined by a dense network of agricultural waterways, including the Wieber Drain, Gross and Taylor Drain, and the Clinton and Ionia Drain, which channel water toward Stony Creek and Goose Creek. This modern cartographic record captures the persistent grid of section roads and the preservation of communal heritage sites through several well-maintained grounds. Genealogists can identify key local landmarks such as Saint Marys Cemetery in Westphalia, Mount Calvary Cemetery near Pewamo, and the smaller Spaulding Cem and Maple Corners Cem located further into the township. The layout of the villages against this heavily drained agricultural backdrop illustrates the enduring agrarian character of mid-Michigan in the early 21st century.