2014 Map of Brockway

About this map

The northern reaches of Saint Clair County are defined by a complex network of agricultural drainage systems, where the terrain transitions toward the Pine River and Mill Creek watersheds. The settlement of Brockway sits at a crossroads of early transit routes like Metcalf Rd and Emmett Rd, while the larger town of Yale occupies the northeastern corner of this survey. This landscape is a patchwork of rural township lines, including T8N R14E and T7N R15E, reflecting the late 19th-century land division that shaped Michigan's Thumb region. Local heritage is marked by small landmarks like Moore Cem and the Yale Airport, which contrast with the intricate hydrologic network of White Drain, Quakenbush Drain, and Sheehy Drain. These named channels illustrate the extensive engineering required to convert this area's natural wetlands into productive farmland.