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1968 Map of Allenton

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Allenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Belle River winds through this rural landscape of northern St. Clair County, anchoring a region defined by agricultural plots and small crossroads settlements during the late 1960s. The village of Allenton sits near the center of the sheet, while Berville and Lesterville mark other key points of local commerce and community. The map reveals an interesting industrial overlay with the Berlin Oil Field spanning several sections in the southern half of Berlin Township, illustrating the era's energy exploration alongside traditional farming.

Genealogists and local historians will find several well-placed landmarks, including the Scotch Settlement Cem and the West Berlin Ch. The presence of the Almont Camp and scattered Gravel Pit operations further show the varied land use across the county line between Lapeer and St. Clair. The drainage patterns of Coon Creek and the Capac Drain define the low-lying areas, providing a clear look at the hydraulic engineering of the township before modern suburban expansion.