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1969 Map of Fenton

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Fenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Fenton and Holly stand as the primary hubs in this late-1960s landscape, positioned at the convergence of several county lines where the Shiawassee River winds through a dense network of glacial lakes. The area is characterized by a mix of established residential growth and institutional landmarks, including the Adelphian Academy and Lake Fenton Sch. The rail infrastructure is well-defined by the Grand Trunk Western and Chesapeake and Ohio lines, which historically drove the development of these communities and their local industries.

Water dominates the topography, from the expansive Lake Fenton with its distinctive Case Island and Log Cabin Point to the protected grounds of Seven Lakes State Park. For the local historian, the map preserves the locations of several smaller rural schools like Patterson Sch and State Road Sch, along with the Oakwood Cemetery and Minnock Lake Cem, offering a clear look at the civic and recreational footprint of these towns before further modern expansion altered the lakefronts.