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1961 Map of Jackson Center

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Jackson Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad anchors the central transport corridor of this rural Shelby County landscape, passing directly through the heart of Jackson Center. This village serves as the primary hub for the surrounding townships of Jackson, Dinsmore, and Salem, characterized by a grid of farm-to-market roads and several localized burial grounds such as Pleasant Hill Cem. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Muchinippi Creek and the Little Muchinippi Creek, which influenced early land divisions.

Evidence of the region's long-standing boundaries is visible in the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and the Greenville Treaty Line Road, which bisect the agricultural fields. Smaller communities like Montra and Maplewood remain visible alongside unique local landmarks including the Korn Landing Field and St Jacobs Ch, providing a detailed view of the mid-century rural infrastructure before significant modern expansion.