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1954 Map of Flint

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Flint
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Saginaw Bay and the expansive shoreline of Lake Huron anchor this mid-century look at Michigan’s Thumb region. The industrial and agricultural vitality of the era is evident in the dense network of rail lines, including the Grand Trunk Western and Chesapeake and Ohio, which connected regional hubs like Flint, Bay City, and Port Huron. This survey reflects the post-war landscape before the full expansion of the interstate system, highlighting the prominence of established agricultural centers such as Bad Axe, Caro, and Sandusky.

Coastal geography is particularly detailed, showing the intricate points and bays from Point Au Gres down to the international boundary at Michigan Ontario. Conservation areas like Albert E Sleeper State Park and Port Crescent St Pk mark the northern tip of the peninsula. Inland, the map follows the winding paths of the Flint River and Cass River, which long dictated the settlement patterns of towns like Frankenmuth and Vassar.