1969 Map of Byron

About this map

Byron serves as the focal point of this late-1960s survey, where the Shiawassee River widens into the Byron Millpond near the center of the village. The landscape is defined by the wandering courses of the river and its South Branch Shiawassee River, which cut through the agricultural terrain of Shiawassee, Genesee, and Livingston counties. To the northeast, the village of Gaines sits along the rail lines, while Cohoctah anchors the southern reaches of the map. This era of mapping shows the region's transition, with established small-town centers and rural farmsteads surrounding prominent water features like Silver Lake. The detailed topography illustrates the low-lying wetlands and drainage patterns that have historically shaped development and land use across these three Michigan counties.