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2014 Map of Mayville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mayville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The village of Mayville sits at the intersection of agricultural and hydrological history along the border of Tuscola and Lapeer counties. This 2014 survey documents a landscape defined by an intricate network of managed water systems, including the Phelps Lake Drain, Voght Drain, and Squaw Cr Drain, reflecting a long history of land reclamation and water management for local farming. Smaller settlements like Silverwood and Fostoria flank the central hub, preserving the rural character of the Thumb region.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant value in the distribution of community landmarks, particularly the numerous burial sites such as Saint Agatha Cem, Fremont Cem, and the Dayton Center Cem. The presence of these sites, alongside natural features like Phelps Lake, Mawdesley Lake, and Dollar Lake, provides a clear view of how early homesteads and religious centers were established around the region's scattered glacial lakes and developing drainage infrastructure.