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1973 Map of Gregory

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Gregory
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Glacial lake clusters and marshy lowlands dominate the boundary between Livingston and Washtenaw counties in the early 1970s. The village of Gregory serves as a central hub, situated near the intersection of the Railroad Grade and Dexter Trail. To the south, the Pinckney State Recreation Area encompasses a dense network of water bodies including Bruin Lake, Patterson Lake, and Halfmoon Lake. These areas reflect a landscape transitioning from agriculture to seasonal recreation, evidenced by numerous campgrounds like Camp Grindley and the Fresh Air Camp.

Family history is preserved in small rural burial grounds like Collins Plains Cem and Unadilla Cem, which sit near the old settlement of Unadilla. The map documents the physical remnants of the region's transportation history, specifically the Old RR Grade winding through the Gregory State Game Area. Scattered landing strips like Richmond Airport and Smith Farm Landing Field highlight the rural aviation character of the era.