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2019 Map of Gagetown

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Gagetown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Gagetown anchors the southwestern corner of this survey, situated at the intersection of State St and Gage St on the border of Tuscola and Huron Counties. This agricultural landscape is defined by an intricate network of engineered waterways designed to manage the flat, fertile Thumb region. Named drainage systems like Shebeon Drain, Jordan Drain, and Boulton Drain crisscross the section lines, reflecting a long history of land reclamation and water management necessary for large-scale farming.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds within these townships, including Saint Agatha's Cem, the Gagetown Cem, and the more isolated Grant Cem further north. The natural hydrology is represented by the winding courses of the Pigeon River and Little Pigeon River, which provide contrast to the rigid grid of rural roads such as Bay City Forestville Rd and Canboro Rd. Scattered wetlands and Mud Lake suggest the original marshy character of the terrain before the development of the modern drainage infrastructure.