1962 Map of Midland North

About this map

Subsurface brine extraction defines the landscape of Larkin and the surrounding townships in the early 1960s, evidenced by numerous Brine Wells dotting the township lines. The northern expansion of Midland is documented in detail, showing a planned network of parks and schools such as Chestnut Hill Sch and Greenfield Park pushing into formerly rural territory. Rural life remains centered on local institutions like the Larkin Ch and a series of district schoolhouses including Gray Sch and Leiphart Sch. The drainage system is heavily engineered, with named features like Wenglikowski Drain and Sequin Drain channeling water through the agricultural lands of Beaver and Williams. This survey also identifies several residential hubs and small clusters like Hubbard Circle and Bleshenski, alongside the industrial presence of a Radio Tower and Substation near the emerging urban fringe.