1945 Map of Allenton

About this map

Allenton serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Berlin Township, where small rural communities are linked by a grid of farm-to-market roads. The terrain is defined by the Belle River in the north and the East Branch Coon Creek in the south, which drains the undulating fields toward the county line. The settlement pattern shows a high density of local institutions, including the West Berlin Ch and the distinct Scotch Settlement in the west. This mid-century survey reveals a traditional township structure still reliant on localized infrastructure, featuring numerous rural schoolhouses such as Kelly Sch, Tibbetts Sch, and Brick Sch. The presence of several burial grounds, including East Berlin Cem and Rose Hill Cem, offers significant research value for those tracing family roots in this corner of St. Clair County.