1969 Map of Durand

About this map

The Grand Trunk Western railroad forms a major junction in the city of Durand, reflecting the town's historical significance as a Michigan rail hub during the mid-20th century. This 1969 survey, updated with purple photorevisions from 1975, tracks the evolution of the landscape between Shiawassee and Genesee Counties, where agriculture meets expanding suburban development. Significant local landmarks include the Neal Sch, Pilgrim Ch, and several rural burial grounds such as Yerian Cem and St Joseph Cem. The presence of Leisure Lake and the Sewage Disposal Pond near the city center indicates shifting land use as industrial and residential footprints grew. Waterways like Rush Creek and Misteguay Creek drain the surrounding townships of Venice and Clayton, which remain characterized by a dense grid of country roads including Juddville Road and Grand Blanc Road.