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1968 Map of Metamora

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Metamora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area dominates the central landscape of this Lapeer County region, where a cluster of glacial lakes including Lake Minnewanna and Merritt Lake provides the focal point for mid-century recreation. The village of Metamora sits along the Central railroad line, serving as a historic crossroads for the surrounding townships of Elba, Lapeer, and Hadley. The landscape is characterized by its numerous small water bodies, such as Lake Lapeer and Wolf Lake, and an intricate network of local roads like Pratt Road and Brauer Road.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of early community centers through landmarks like the Hunters Creek Ch and several rural burial grounds, including Schuneman Cem and Harris Cem. The area’s varied land use is evident in the transition from the protected terrain of Camp Metamora and the D Bar A Scout Ranch to the industrial activity of scattered gravel pits and the agricultural parcels defined by Farmers Creek.