1969 Map of Montrose

About this map

Misteguay Creek meanders through the heart of this agricultural region where the borders of Saginaw, Genesee, and Shiawassee counties meet. In the late 1960s, the landscape was defined by its drainage network and section-line roads, such as Ferden Road and Gary Road, supporting scattered rural communities. The town of Montrose serves as a primary hub, situated near the Flint River and served by the Grand Trunk Western railroad line. Local life is centered around institutions like Maple Grove Sch, St Michaels High Sch, and several country churches including Cook Chapel and the Assembly of God Ch. The map provides a detailed view of the era's rural infrastructure, from the Pewanogowink Landing Strip to the numerous irrigation and drainage features like Bortle Drain and Peart Drain that managed the low-lying terrain.