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1941 Map of Dundee

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Dundee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The Raisin River carves a winding path through this corner of Monroe County, anchoring a landscape defined by its agricultural character and extensive rail network just before the mid-century. The Ann Arbor Railroad and New York Central Railroad intersect the region, connecting established villages like Dundee and Petersburg. These hubs served a dense network of rural schoolhouses, such as Egypt Sch and Raisinville Sch, many of which were still active centers of community life when this topography was recorded.

Unique geological features like the Big Sink and the remnant waters of Ottawa Lake highlight the low-lying, well-drained terrain of Whiteford Township. The map reveals a transition toward more concentrated residential development in the south at Lambertville and Temperance, as the region began to feel the influence of nearby industrial centers. Small crossroads like Lulu and Samaria are captured alongside family-named landmarks and parish centers including St Anthonys Ch, offering a precise record of the area's rural genealogy.