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1971 Map of Cement City

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Cement City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Lake Columbia dominates the upper-central portion of this landscape, its intricate shoreline reflecting the post-war residential development and recreation trends of the early 1970s. The village of Cement City sits at the intersection of the Penn Central Railroad and several county routes, serving as a hub between the southern hills of Woodstock and the lake-dotted terrain to the north. Local history is etched into the landscape through family and community landmarks like Sanford Cem and Peterson Cem, alongside early civic infrastructure including the Columbia Central High Sch.

Glacial topography defines the region, with numerous kettle lakes such as Goose Lake, Silver Lake, and Devils Lake providing natural boundaries for the surrounding townships. The map records a period of transition, where established settlements like Brooklyn and Clarklake are seen alongside growing infrastructure, including a Landing Field and the Onsted State Wildlife Management Area near the headwaters of the Raisin River.