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1919 Map of Burt

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Burt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Flint River carves a winding path through this corner of Michigan, serving as the geographic anchor for settlements like Flushing and Montrose. This 1919 survey documents a landscape defined by an incredibly dense network of one-room schoolhouses and rural infrastructure before the consolidation of the mid-20th century. Notable institutions such as St.Michaels Church and the McGregor School appear alongside small agricultural hubs like Burt and New Lothrop.

Transportation patterns of the early twentieth century are well-preserved here, specifically the route of the Michigan United Electric Railway as it cuts through Birch Run. The map records numerous family-named drains and runs, including Coon Drain and Onion Run, which were essential for managing the drainage of the agricultural land between Misteguay Creek and the river. This documentation provides a clear look at the township boundaries of Taymouth, Maple Grove, and Flint during a period of established agrarian life.