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1984 Map of Midland

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Midland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Tittabawassee River and its major tributaries, including the Tobacco River and Chippewa River, anchor this 1980s landscape at the confluence of agricultural and forested lands. The urban centers of Midland and Mount Pleasant show significant development, while the northern reaches transition into the sprawling Au Sable State Forest. Water management is a defining characteristic of the region, evidenced by the large reservoirs of Wixom Lake and Sanford Lake that regulate the river system.

Transport networks are well-established, with US Highway 10 cutting a path between major settlements like Clare and Coleman. For those tracing local landmarks, the map identifies the Midland Cem, Mid-Michigan Community College, and several small communities such as Edenville and Rosebush. The drainage patterns across the Bear Swamp and the various branches of the Kawkawlin River illustrate the low-lying, water-rich geography of this part of the Michigan basin.