1969 Map of Linden

About this map

The Grand Trunk Western railroad corridor anchors the northern reach of this landscape, passing through the village of Linden, where it meets the winding Shiawassee River. This region on the border of Genesee and Livingston Counties is defined by an intricate network of glacial lakes and islands, including the sprawling Lobdell Lake with its Stage Island and Blue Gill Island. The settlement of Argentine sits at a narrow neck between water bodies, illustrating how early Michigan hamlets were shaped by the local hydrology and the necessity of water crossings.