2023 Map of Easton

About this map

Agricultural lands in Shiawassee County are meticulously delineated by an extensive system of man-made waterways and natural drainage. Small settlements like Easton and Kerby serve as the primary hubs in a landscape defined by a rigid section-line road grid, including N Ridge Rd and Copas Rd. The map reveals the intricate water management essential to this region, featuring numerous named systems such as Kinsman Drain, Coon Drain, and Compton Drain that feed into larger arteries like Sixmile Creek and Porter Creek. Local heritage is anchored by sites like Easton Cem and Wilkinson Cem, which remain as fixed points of reference for genealogists. The industrial history of the area is hinted at by the Coal Mine Drain in the south, reflecting the subsurface resources that once influenced local land use alongside the dominant farming economy.