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2023 Map of Ellington

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ellington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ellington and the surrounding township are defined by a complex network of agricultural drainage systems and the winding course of the Cass River. This landscape reflects a long history of land management, where named watercourses like Humes Branch, Hiser Drain, and Lockwood Drain have supported the region's farming heritage. For genealogists and local researchers, the presence of the Tuscola County Poor Farm Cem near the southern edge of the survey provides a poignant connection to the area's social history.

The terrain transitions from the low-lying Haney Marsh to the more developed corridors near Caro and Colwood. These small crossroads settlements, including Elmwood, are linked by a grid of rural roads such as Dickerson Rd and Cass City Rd. The map also preserves the locations of local landmarks like the Ellington Cem and Elmwood Cem, which serve as quiet anchors for these agricultural communities.