1967 Map of Milan

About this map

The Saline River winds through the heart of this southeast Michigan landscape, defining the character of Milan and the outlying hamlet of Mooreville. In the late 1960s, the region was characterized by its intricate network of drainage systems, including Bear Swamp and McIntyre Drain, which supported a productive agricultural economy. The Norfolk and Western railroad and the Federal Correctional Institution represent the town's industrial and institutional footprints during this period. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain through features like the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and several rural burying grounds such as Marble Park Cemetery and Rice Cem. Further south, the map details the small settlement of Azalia near the confluence of Macon Creek, showcasing the transition from township centers to the surrounding open fields of York and London townships.