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1952 Map of Flat Rock

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Flat Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Huron River winds through this mid-century landscape, anchoring the industrial and transit corridors between Wayne and Monroe Counties. Extensive rail infrastructure defines the local economy, notably the large Flat Rock Yard and the intersection of the Pennsylvania RR and the New York Central RR. These tracks served the growing settlements of Flat Rock, Rockwood, and Newport, which appear here before the full expansion of the interstate era.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous community landmarks, including the sprawling Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery and smaller family and community burial grounds like Potter Cem and Ash Center Cem. Early aviation is represented by the Nan Bar Airport and a separate Landing Field, while the presence of Huron High Sch and Port Creek Sch highlights the distribution of mid-century rural education centers.