1926 Map of Dundee

About this map

The Raisin River meanders across this landscape, defining the character of Monroe County before the extensive drainage and development of the late 20th century. This 1912 survey, reprinted by the Corps of Engineers in 1926, reveals a region defined by its complex network of waterways and early rail lines. Settlements like Dundee and Petersburg serve as local hubs, while smaller railroad stops and hamlets such as Lulu, Morocco, and Yargerville dot the fertile plains. The intersection of numerous rail lines, including the Ann Arbor R R and the Detroit Southern R R, illustrates the industrial connectivity of southeastern Michigan during this era. To the south, the presence of Ottawa Lake and Little L indicates the natural lowlands that influenced early township boundaries like Whiteford and Bedford.