2017 Map of Wheatland

About this map

Wheatland and Locust Corners anchor this rural landscape in Michigan's Hillsdale County, where a dense network of country roads defines the agricultural character of the region. This 2017 study illustrates a township structured by its history of family-named landmarks and small burial grounds, including Randolph Cem, Peace Cem, and Hoxie Cem. The terrain is marked by numerous drainage systems such as Williams Drain and Hoxie Drain, which feed into local water bodies like Ames Lake and Bloomer Lake. These intricate watercourses, including Saint Joseph Cr and Posey Cr, trace the natural hydrology that has dictated land use and settlement patterns since the initial land surveys. For local historians and genealogists, the map provides precise locations for scattered community hubs like Church's Corners Cem and Locust Corner Cem, serving as a record of the area's rural continuity.