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1968 Map of Oak Grove

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Oak Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The South Branch Shiawassee River meanders through this portion of Livingston County, defining a landscape of agricultural drainage and lowland marshes. At the heart of the sheet lies Oak Grove, a settlement positioned near the confluence of Bogue Creek and the river, while the community of Cohoctah marks the northwestern corner. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional farmsteads and rural infrastructure meet newer developments like the Livingston County Airport and the Nazarene Campground.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant value in the detailed plotting of family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds, including Pioneer Cem, Sanford Cem, and Van Keuren Cem. The C & O railroad cuts a diagonal line across the terrain, serving as a reminder of the rail-and-river economy that originally shaped these townships. Large tracts of protected land are visible in the northeast at the Oak Grove State Game Area, illustrating the conservation of the river corridor's wetlands.