2011 Map of Ellington

About this map

The agricultural heart of Tuscola County is captured here in a period of modern stability, showing a landscape defined by its section-line roads and small rural crossroads. The settlement of Ellington sits at the center of this network, while Colwood and Elmwood anchor the northern reaches. The area is notable for its numerous burial sites, including the Tuscola County Poor Farm Cemetery in the southwest corner, providing a poignant link to the region's social history and the care of its indigent residents in earlier generations. Water features like Humes Branch and Cedar Run drain the relatively level terrain, illustrating the natural hydrology that supported the development of this farming community. The map preserves the exact placement of local landmarks such as Ellington Cemetery and Elmwood Cemetery, which remain essential touchstones for genealogical research in this part of Michigan.