1917 Map of Chesaning

Researchers will find an exceptionally dense network of early 20th-century rural infrastructure, including dozens of family-named schools like Ziegler School, Albert School, and Dygert School. The map's detailed drainage system, featuring names like Blackmer Drain and Fairchild Creek, illustrates the extensive land reclamation required for the development of Saginaw and Shiawassee Counties. Local history is further preserved through small burial grounds such as Swimm Cemetery and Griffus Cemetery, providing a precise record of the communities that built these townships.