1922 Map of Durand

About this map

The Shiawassee River meanders through a landscape defined by its transition from agricultural fields to water-rich lowlands in this survey of the Shiawassee, Genesee, and Livingston county borders. During the early 1920s, the region was anchored by the rail hub of Durand, where the Grand Trunk railroad lines converged, driving the local economy. The map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, from the specialized Crapo Farm to dozens of local educational institutions like Venice Center School and South Brick School. Southeast of Byron, the terrain becomes significantly more lacustrine, dotted with numerous water bodies including Lobdell Lake and Byram Lake. This period captures the height of the traditional township system, with clearly defined districts like Venice and Argentine supporting a community of small settlements, country churches like Dye Church, and social centers such as Unity Grange.