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1922 Map of Durand

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Durand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

About this map

The railroad hub of Durand serves as a focal point for this early 20th-century survey of the Shiawassee and Genesee County borderlands. The intricate rail networks of the Grand Trunk and Ann Arbor lines converge here, illustrating the town's importance as a regional transportation nexus. Beyond the industrial tracks, the landscape is defined by its agricultural character, evidenced by the large Crapo Farm and numerous rural institutions such as the Unity Grange and Dye Church.

The southern reaches of the map transition into a more aqueous environment, dominated by the winding path of the Shiawassee River and a dense cluster of water bodies including Lobdell Lake, Bennett Lake, and Shiawassee Lake. Small settlements like Byron, Linden, and Gaines are connected by a web of local roads and school districts, such as Beard School and Irish School, reflecting the close-knit social structure of Michigan's farming communities during this era.