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1970 Map of Bad Axe SE, 1973 Print
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1970 Map of Bad Axe SE

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Agricultural lands in Huron County are defined by an extensive drainage network in this 1970 snapshot of the Thumb region. Bordered by the townships of Bloomfield, Sigel, Paris, and Sherman, the landscape is partitioned into a strict grid of section line roads and family-named routes like Kipper Road and Duda Road. Small social hubs such as Halfway Corners and several country schools, including Jericho Sch, Adams Sch, and Eccles Sch, serve as the primary landmarks for rural life. The hydrology of the area is heavily modified for farming, evidenced by named canals like the Parisville Drain and Sigel Drain which feed into natural watercourses like Willow Creek and Rock Falls Creek. This map captures a moment in Michigan's interior where the legacy of early 20th-century rural education and organized land drainage remained central to the community's geographic identity.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain