1960 Map of Clarksfield

About this map

The Vermilion River carves a deeply incised path through the rural landscape of central Huron County, creating a distinctive meandering drainage pattern that dictates the placement of early roads and homesteads. This 1960s survey captures the region as it transitioned from traditional agriculture to a modern rural-industrial mix, evidenced by the presence of a Landing Strip and an active Pipeline alongside established townships. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous historic burial grounds, including East Townsend Cem, Hartland Ridge Cem, Collinswood Cem, and Township Cem. The northern portion of the map is anchored by the community of Wakeman, while the Norfolk and Western railway corridor provides a sharp east-west industrial line across the townships of Townsend, Hartland, and Clarksfield. Small rural nodes like West Clarksfield and Hartland Station remain visible, reflecting the era's rail-dependent settlement patterns.