1931 Map of Hart SE

About this map

The Pere Marquette railroad corridor anchors the western half of this early 1930s survey, connecting the rural centers of Shelby and New Era to Rothbury further south. This landscape is defined by a dense network of country schools, including Eagle Sch, Shelby Center Sch, and Heitman Sch, reflecting a highly localized rural education system before mid-century consolidation. The eastern terrain is dominated by a complex wetland system including Townline Marsh, Fogg Marsh, and numerous small bodies of water like Weber Lake and Helldiver Lake. The presence of the Ferry Cem and various family-named features like Potters Marsh and Dressler Lake provides specific markers for researchers tracing local land ownership and genealogy along the historic path of U S Highway No 31.