1931 Map of Hartford

A notable characteristic of this era is the density of rural infrastructure, including the County Farm and dozens of named schoolhouses such as Rush Lake Sch and Hayden Sch that served dispersed farming families. Small crossroads like Stoughton Corners and Cushing Corners provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local family history. The southern portion of the map transitions into the North Branch Dowagiac Swamp, where the Michigan Central rail line passes through the settlement of Glenwood.