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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

Durand serves as a significant rail junction in this 1922 survey, where the Grand Trunk Railroad network facilitates the transport of agricultural goods from the surrounding Michigan countryside. The landscape is dotted with numerous small educational and social centers, such as Unity Grange and the Venice Center School, reflecting the dense rural community structure of the early twentieth century. Notable local landmarks like the Crapo Farm and Van Riper Hill stand out against the systematic grid of township lines and section roads.

The southern portion of the region is characterized by a complex glacial topography of lakes and marshes, including Lobdell Lake, Byram Lake, and the recreational grounds at Camp Kiwanis. Natural drainage systems such as Misteguay Creek and Swartz Creek define the movement of water across the townships of Venice, Gaines, and Argentine, while small settlements like Byron and Linden anchor the local economy along these waterways.