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2019 Map of Decker

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Decker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Decker and Hemans anchor this agricultural landscape along the border of Tuscola and Sanilac Counties. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of water management, with the S Br Cass River flowing through the northeast corner while numerous named drains, such as McCallum Drain, Schoolhouse Drain, and the McLish and Carpenter Drain, crisscross the farmlands. This system of ditches and creek branches like the N Br White Cr reveals the region's long-standing reliance on reclaimed land for productive agriculture.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific sites of interest including Moshier Cem near Hemans and Germania Cem to the southeast. The map's grid-like road system, featuring local thoroughfares like Mushroom Rd and Sanilac Rd, illustrates the typical township-and-range development of Michigan's Thumb region. The concentration of family-named drains and small settlements provides a clear view of the area's rural social and economic organization in the late 2010s.