1969 Map of Linden

About this map

The Shiawassee River winds through this lake-strewn landscape on the border of Genesee and Livingston counties, connecting the village of Linden with the settlement of Argentine. The 1960s terrain is defined by a dense concentration of glacial lakes, from the expansive Lobdell Lake with its named points like Stage Island and Blue Gill Island, to the chain containing Bennett Lake, Hoisington Lake, and Byram Lake. This period of growth is marked by the presence of Prices Airport and the Cole Port Landing Strip, signaling a shift toward small-scale aviation alongside traditional transport. The Grand Trunk Western railroad corridor remains a central artery for the region, cutting past several gravel pits and the Fairview Cem as it follows the river valley. Genealogists will find several burial grounds documented across the townships, including Argentine Cem, Gardner Cem, and Clough Hill Cem.