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1968 Map of Hadley

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Hadley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Hadley sits at the heart of this landscape, where the agricultural plains of northern Michigan meet a dense cluster of glacial kettle lakes and wetlands. The map documents a significant transformation in progress, specifically the creation of Lake Lapeer, with blue hatching indicating areas destined to be submerged as the reservoir reached its normal pool elevation. This transition from natural stream drainage to man-made recreation is further emphasized by the sprawling boundaries of the Ortonville State Recreation Area to the south.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through the identification of family-named plots like Sanborn Cem and Green Corners Cem, alongside local landmarks such as the South Hadley Ch. The map captures the area just as it began shifting from a purely rural farming community toward a lakefront residential and recreational hub, evidenced by the development around Shinanguag Lake and the various campgrounds like Camp Lakeview.