1935 Map of Jackson

About this map

The Grand River carves a path through this landscape of glacial lakes and developing townships in the mid-1930s. Centered on the industrial hub of Jackson, the map illustrates a transition from the dense urban grid near Ella Sharp Park to the surrounding lake country of Vandercook Lake and Michigan Center. The prevalence of rural schoolhouses, such as Dibble Sch and Crouch Sch, alongside landmarks like Turkey Hall, provides a clear view of the social infrastructure supporting the agricultural and residential communities outside the city limits.