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1958 Map of Flint

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Flint
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Saginaw Bay and the vast expanse of Lake Huron anchor this 1950s regional overview of the Michigan Thumb, illustrating the industrial and agricultural heartland of the era. The industrial centers of Flint, Saginaw, and Bay City are shown at a peak of mid-century connectivity, linked by a dense network of major railroads including the New York Central, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Grand Trunk Western.

Beyond the urban hubs, the landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Flint River and Cass River, alongside numerous coastal points like Nayanquing Point and Sand Point. This survey captures the transition from heavy manufacturing centers to the recreational shorelines at Bay City State Park and Albert E Sleeper State Park. The international boundary is clearly marked through the center of the lake, placing Michigan in context with Ontario and landmarks such as Kettle Point.