1963 Map of New Greenleaf

About this map

Ivanhoe and New Greenleaf anchor this agricultural landscape in Michigan’s Thumb region during the early 1960s. The terrain is defined by an extensive network of drainage systems such as the Sebewaing Drain and McLean Drain, which were essential for maintaining the productivity of the local farmland. The Chesapeake and Ohio RR cuts through the area, facilitating the movement of goods in a rural economy where grain and gravel were paramount. Local community life is evidenced by numerous one-room schoolhouses and rural parishes, including McIntyre School and St Columbkille Church. Along the southern border, the North Branch Cass River and South Fork Cass River converge, providing a natural break in the grid-based road system. This survey also records the industrial footprint of the time, noting several Gravel Pits and a prominent Radio Tower that stand as landmarks among the scattered farmsteads.