1964 Map of Dexter

About this map

The Huron River carves through the northeastern corner of this Washtenaw County landscape, anchoring the village of Dexter and the preserved lands of Hudson Mills Metropolitan Park. To the west, the Chelsea State Game Area surrounds the wetlands of Fourmile Lake, illustrating the regional transition from recreational wilderness to active agriculture. The New York Central railroad corridor serves as a primary east-west artery, passing through the small settlements of Lima Center and Jerusalem. Local history is visible in the distribution of rural landmarks, including the Salem Sch and several family-named burial grounds such as Parker Cem and Lima Cem. The map captures a mid-1960s snapshot of a township economy still heavily influenced by small-scale resource extraction, evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits and a Marl Pit scattered across the glacial terrain near Prospect Hill.