1963 Map of East Dayton

About this map

The Tuscola State Game Area and Deford State Game Area dominate this section of the Thumb region, revealing a landscape defined by conservation and complex water management. The terrain is crisscrossed by an extensive network of artificial drains like the Muck Drain, McKnight Drain, and Rolling Drain, which manage the flow of water across the low-lying fields. Small crossroads settlements like Applegate and East Dayton serve as local hubs for the surrounding agricultural community, while the Grand Trunk Railroad provides a vital transportation link through the north. Scattered throughout the rural landscape are essential community markers including the Bethel Ch, Frankfort Sch, and Berry Sch, many of which represent the traditional center of local life before regional consolidation. The southern portion of the map transitions into a more lake-dotted terrain featuring Harmon Lake, Phelps Lake, and Cat Lake.