2023 Map of Westphalia

About this map

Westphalia and Pewamo anchor this agricultural landscape in Clinton and Ionia Counties, where the land is defined by a dense network of water management features. The transition between the two counties is marked by the Ionia Co Clinton Co border, running north-south through a terrain carved by Stony Creek and numerous agricultural drains. This 2023 survey illustrates how modern parcel management relies on an intricate system of named waterways like the Kloeckner and Fuller Creek and Thome and Wieber Drain to support the surrounding farmsteads. For those exploring local genealogy, the map identifies several significant burial sites, including Saint Marys Cem in the heart of Westphalia and Mount Calvary Cem further north. The rectilinear grid of roads, such as W Townsend Rd and S Spaulding Rd, provides a clear view of the rural township structure that has persisted in this region for generations.