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1963 Map of Columbiaville

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Columbiaville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Otter Lake and Columbiaville serve as the primary population centers in this rural landscape at the intersection of Lapeer, Genesee, and Tuscola counties. The area is defined by its extensive water systems, including the Holloway Reservoir along the Flint River and a dense network of agricultural drains like the Fostoria Drain and Kester Drain. Local transit and economy are tied to the New York Central Railroad, which bypasses the central lake district to connect the villages.

Social life in the early 1960s centered on institutions like Lakeville High Sch, the Community Ch, and the Church of Jesus Christ. The map documents established local history through sites such as Hollenbeck Cem and the settlement at Piersonville. Conservation and recreation areas, including the Murphy Lake State Game Area, occupy significant portions of the northern terrain, indicating a balance between active farming and protected natural spaces.