1963 Map of Attica

About this map

The Lapeer State Game Area dominates the northwestern portion of this Lapeer County landscape, preserving a network of glacial water bodies including Fish Lake and Long Lake. This mid-century survey reveals a rural Michigan community centered on small hubs like Attica and Lum, connected by a dense grid of township roads. The topography is defined by its complex drainage systems, with dozens of named artificial and natural channels like Elgin Drain and Brant Drain crisscrossing the townships of Mayfield, Arcadia, and Attica. Local social structures are well-preserved through the inclusion of several district schoolhouses, such as Griswold Sch and Youngs Sch, and the presence of Beulah Ch. While recreation is evident at the Arcadia Hills Golf Club and Roadside Park, the map's fine red dashed lines also indicate field and fence lines, offering a glimpse into the agricultural boundaries of the era.