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1922 Map of Durand

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Durand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Durand stands as a significant railroad hub in the early twentieth century, where the Grand Trunk line intersects with several others, shaping the growth of western Genesee and Shiawassee counties. This survey, conducted just after the First World War, captures the rural landscape before the expansion of the modern highway system, showing a dense network of country schools such as the Irish School, Crocker School, and Chaffee School.

The southern portion of the map is dominated by a complex glacial lake system including Lake Ponemah, Lobdell Lake, and Shiawassee Lake, which feed the winding Shiawassee River. These water bodies, along with smaller features like Kanause Lake and McKane Lake, define the local topography alongside Van Riper Hill. Small settlements like Gaines, Byron, and Linden are shown in their early development, providing a clear record for genealogists tracking family farms and local landmarks such as Unity Grange and Dye Church.