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1928 Map of Armada

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Armada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1928
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

Armada serves as the central hub of this northern Macomb County landscape, situated at the junction of the Grand Trunk R. R. and a network of agricultural drainage systems. The survey reflects a period of established township organization, showing the clear boundaries of Berlin, Riley, and Richmond. The drainage of the area is particularly detailed, with the Belle River and its numerous tributaries, such as Doty Drain Cr. and Ferguson Drain, illustrating the engineering required for the region's farming economy.

Transportation corridors including the Fort Gratiot Turnpike and the Pere Marquette R. R. link the larger settlements of Memphis and Richmond to the surrounding rural crossroads. Local history is preserved in smaller community centers like Ray Center, Riley Center, and Berville, alongside the industrial presence at Wolcots Mill Pond. These labels provide a precise look at the transition from 19th-century post offices like Doyle P.O. to the more consolidated rail towns of the early 20th century.