1961 Map of Colon

About this map

Sturgeon Lake and Palmer Lake form the watery heart of this lake-strewn landscape, where the town of Colon sits at a narrow point between the basins. The drainage of the St Joseph River and Swan Creek defines the local topography, supporting a community shaped by its waterways and rail connections. The New York Central railroad cuts through the terrain, passing the small settlement of Fairfax and connecting the region to larger markets. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet preserves the locations of several country institutions, including the Mennonite Ch and St Pauls Ch, alongside rural schools like the Needham Sch and Culver Sch. Distinctive landmarks such as Colon Mountain and the South Colon Cem provide anchor points for tracing family tracts and long-standing property lines across the townships.