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1919 Map of Bay City

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Bay City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

Bay City serves as the industrial and logistical hub for this 1916 survey, where the Saginaw River meets the expansive Saginaw Bay. The city's dense urban grid is surrounded by a complex web of railroads including the Michigan Central, Grand Trunk, and the Pere Marquette, highlighting its importance as a shipping and timber center during this era. Beyond the city center, the landscape transitions into the agricultural townships of Portsmouth and Hampton, dotted with rural landmarks like Sugar School and School No 5 Road.

Coastal developments such as Wenona Beach and Tobico Beach reflect the region's early 20th-century recreational life along the lakeshore. Smaller settlements like Kawkawlin, Amelith, and Munger are clearly defined, providing a valuable resource for genealogists tracing family roots in Bay County. Notable infrastructure, including the Electric Line and the specialized Hecla Belt Line, illustrates the diverse transportation modes that powered the regional economy.