2017 Map of Chesaning West

About this map

The Shiawassee River cuts across the southeastern corner of this landscape, anchoring the village of Oakley and providing a natural backdrop for the Howard Nixon Memorial Airport. This region of southern Saginaw County is defined by an extensive network of drainage channels including Dygert Drain, Francis Drain, and Greens Drain, which support the agricultural productivity of the surrounding townships. The map documents the rural settlement patterns around Brady Center and Groveton, which are connected by a precise grid of county roads such as M-57 and S Raucholz Rd. For local historians and genealogists, the map is a detailed record of community foundations, showing the locations of numerous burial grounds like Saint Michael's Catholic Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Wildwood Cem.