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1962 Map of Midland North

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Midland North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The industrial and suburban expansion of Midland is documented here during the early 1960s, showing the northward growth of the city toward the townships of Larkin and Beaver. The landscape is a distinct mix of residential development and industrial utility, characterized by an extensive network of Brine Wells and drainage infrastructure like the Miller Drain and Pashak Drain. Education is a central theme in the rural outskirts, with numerous country schoolhouses such as Hubbard Sch, Duel Sch, and Gray Sch still serving their respective districts.

Deeply residential pockets within the city limits, including Meadowbrook Park and Greenfield Park, contrast with the wide-open agricultural lands to the north. Notable local landmarks like the Brine Well Radio Tower and Townhall in Larkin anchor the community, while the Kawkawlin River cuts through the northeast corner in Garfield township. This document is a detailed record of the region's mid-century water management and social geography.