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1965 Map of Aurelius

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Aurelius
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Grand River carves the western boundary of this Ingham County landscape, where the rural settlements of Aurelius, North Aurelius, and Petrieville anchored local life in the mid-1960s. The area is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the Grovenburg Drain and Onondaga Drain, which supported the surrounding agricultural lands. Notable for genealogists are the numerous family-named landmarks and community centers, such as Grovenburg Ch, Robbins Ch, and the Skinner Cem located near the northern border.

A transition from traditional farming toward residential development is evident in the appearance of a Trailer Park and several Gravel Pits scattered along the Waverly Road and Aurelius Road corridors. This survey serves as a record of the township's infrastructure before significant suburban expansion, preserving the locations of rural schoolhouses like North Aurelius Sch and the precise route of the county line separating Eaton County and Ingham County.