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2011 Map of Alicia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Shiawassee River and its intricate network of bayous and tributaries define the wetlands of Saginaw County. This landscape is marked by the confluence of major waterways, including the Flint River and Bad River, which wind through the lowlands alongside Swan Creek and Fairchild Creek. The drainage patterns suggest a region deeply connected to the hydraulic history of the Saginaw Valley, where artificial improvements like the Carson Drain support the agricultural character of the surrounding townships.

Settlement is concentrated at small crossroads and farming hubs such as Alicia, Clausedale, and Prairie Farm. Genealogists and local historians can find points of interest like the Indiantown Cemetery near Fergus Rd, or trace family-named locations such as McDonough Corners. The map reflects a modern view of this rural environment, showing the persistence of traditional land divisions and the water-dominant geography near Crystal Bayou and Ferguson Bayou.