1966 Map of Midland
USGS Topo · Published 1966About this map
Midland and the surrounding central Michigan landscape appear here in a period of mid-century industrial and natural resource development. The convergence of the Tittabawassee River and Chippewa River anchors the eastern region, while numerous Oil wells scattered north of Mount Pleasant reflect the area's subterranean wealth. This survey details the transition from the dense woodlands of the Manistee National Forest in the west to the growing urban centers of Saginaw and Grand Rapids. The transportation network is defined by major rail lines including the Chesapeake and Ohio and Grand Trunk Western, which connected the timber and manufacturing towns of the 1960s. Large water bodies such as Houghton Lake and Wixom Lake highlight the region's recreational geography alongside smaller farming settlements like Ithaca and Chesaning.
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