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1909 Map of Milford

Name: 1909 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Huron River winds through this post-Edwardian landscape of Oakland and Livingston counties, connecting a dense network of glacial lakes and small agricultural hubs. Centered on the village of Milford, the area shows a transition from traditional farming to a more connected regional economy facilitated by the Pere Marquette and Grand Trunk R R. The rural character of the era is defined by dozens of small neighborhood schoolhouses, such as Hickory Ridge School, Rickett School, and Tuck School, which served the disparate settlements of Rose Center, West Highland, and Clyde.

To the northwest, the terrain of The Bluffs and Pleasant Valley creates a distinct topography compared to the lake-studded plains of Springfield and White Lake. Unique landmarks like Haven Hill and the Kensington Church stand out among the numerous water bodies, including Big Lake, Duck Lake, and School Lake. This survey illustrates the density of local education and the early rail-and-river infrastructure before mid-century suburbanization changed the character of these lakeside communities.