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2019 Map of Kinde East

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Kinde East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Kinde stands as the primary hub of this agricultural landscape in Huron County, where the intersection of Michigan St and Main St anchors the local community. The region is defined by an intricate network of managed waterways, including Weber Drain, Baranski Drain, and Marsa Drain, which support the intensive farming throughout the townships. Smaller settlements like Glencoe and Filion mark the outer reaches of the survey, reflecting the traditional township-and-range grid system that governs the road placement.

Genealogists will find interest in the documented burial sites, such as Saint Mary's Polish Catholic Cem located along Moeller Rd and Zion Cem near Kinde Rd. The transition from natural watercourses like Bird Cr and New River to engineered drainage systems reveals the long-standing effort to adapt this terrain for large-scale cultivation. Roads named for local families, including Crockard Rd and Hellems Rd, provide a window into the settlement history of the Thumb region.