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1968 Map of Memphis

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Memphis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Memphis sits at the intersection of Macomb and St. Clair counties, serving as a hub for this rural landscape in the late 1960s. The town is defined by its position along the winding Belle River, with the Memphis Cem and All Saints Ch anchoring the local community. To the north, the village of Emmett is situated along the Grand Trunk Western railroad line, highlighting the region's reliance on rail transport for its agricultural economy.

The terrain is characterized by an extensive network of managed waterways, including the South Branch Pine River, Tallmadge Drain, and Cowhy Drain, which underscore the effort to manage the local watershed for farming. Smaller settlements like Riley Center appear alongside numerous rural landmarks, such as the Landing Field and the Foley Sch Sparling. This survey reflects a time when traditional township boundaries and family-named roads like Angling Road and Bordman Road structured the daily life of this Michigan borderland.