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1960 Map of Allen

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Allen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Allen and the surrounding borderlands of Branch and Hillsdale counties appear here during a period of steady rural character. The New York Central railroad serves as the primary east-west corridor, cutting through the northern landscape near a Gravel Pit and the local Community Hall. The southern portion of the map is dominated by a chain of glacial lakes, including Hemlock Lake, Round Lake, and Long Lake, where Camp Selah is situated along the water's edge.

Genealogists can identify several key community institutions, such as the Jordan Sch and the North Reading Ch. The map also captures smaller named localities like Stringtown and the Grange Hall near Lake Cem. The drainage patterns of South Branch Hog Creek and Soap Creek define the agricultural layout, while the presence of numerous small cemeteries and individual farm structures provides a detailed look at the mid-century township's development.