1935 Map of Alma

About this map

Alma and St Louis serve as the primary hubs of this central Michigan landscape, where the Pine River winds through a dense grid of agricultural townships in the mid-1930s. The regional economy is clearly defined by the crossing of the Ann Arbor Railroad and the Pere Marquette lines, which link smaller settlements like Forest Hill and Elwell to the larger markets. A striking density of rural education is visible, with nearly every section corner featuring a named schoolhouse, such as Jack Day Sch and Eckert Sch.