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2019 Map of Denton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cherry Hill and Denton anchor this portion of the Michigan landscape, where the rural past meets modern suburban growth across the border of Washtenaw Co and Wayne Co. The map reveals a high concentration of burial grounds and family sites, such as the Laraway Family Plot, Pray Cem, and the Free Church Cem, which serve as critical markers for local genealogists. These quiet corners are connected by a grid of significant thoroughfares including Ford Rd and Michigan Ave, tracing historical movement between major centers.

Water management and natural drainage define the terrain, evidenced by the complex network of the Lower River Rouge, Fellows Cr, and several engineered channels like the Superior Number One Drain and Nelson Drain. To the southwest, the Huron River and the industrial legacy of Willow Run indicate the economic transition of the region. The Norfolk Southern railroad line cuts through the southern tier, passing the community of Denton and underlining the long-standing transport corridor that has shaped this part of Michigan.