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1981 Map of Northeast Albion

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Northeast Albion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The boundary between Calhoun and Jackson counties defines the landscape of this 1981 survey, where the northern edge of Albion meets rural townships. The Conrail line and Michigan Avenue parallel the southern border, supporting a mix of industry and infrastructure such as the Armory and a Drive-in Theater. The terrain is marked by the winding waters of Rice Creek and its South Branch, which flow through a region of scattered small lakes including Clark Lake and White Lake.

Genealogists will find several notable burial grounds throughout the area, including Quakertown Cem, Wright Cem, and Perry-Graham Cem. The map documents a transition from the developing outskirts of the city, evidenced by the High Sch and Sewage Disposal Ponds, to the agricultural character of Clarence and Springport townships. Local landmarks like Colby Spring and the Riske Landing Strip provide specific points of interest for local historians.