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2017 Map of Midland South

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Midland South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Tittabawassee River carves a diagonal path through this landscape, marking the transition from the urban reach of Midland toward the rural and residential outskirts of Freeland. The geography is defined by an extensive network of drainage systems, such as Zimmerman Drain and Shaffner and Major Drain, reflecting a long history of water management to support both industry and agriculture. Near the river, small settlements like Mapleton and Poseyville serve as anchor points for local history.

Industrial legacy is visible in the northwest with Brine Pond Number 6 near Bullock Creek, a nod to the region's chemical and salt manufacturing roots. For those tracing family histories, the map identifies several local burial grounds including Arrance Cem, Poseyville Cem, and Pine Grove Cem. These features, alongside smaller named localities like Golden and Dean, offer a look at the suburban and industrial development south of the city core.