2017 Map of Ellington

About this map

The Cass River and its numerous tributaries, including White Creek and Butternut Cr, define the drainage and settlement patterns of this central Tuscola County landscape. The map captures the agricultural transition in the township of Ellington, where small crossroads communities like Colwood and Elmwood anchor the local road network. Of particular interest to genealogists and local historians is the Tuscola County Poor Farm Cem located near the southern border by Caro, providing a specific geographic link to the county's social history. The northern portion of the map is characterized by a dense grid of rural routes such as Cass City Rd and Dickerson Rd, punctuated by landmarks like Haney Marsh and the Elmwood Cem. This survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the thumb region, showing how the land remains partitioned into the sections of Townships 13 and 14 North.