1965 Map of Pinckney

About this map

Pinckney serves as the primary hub in this mid-1960s landscape, where the Grand Trunk Western Railroad bisects the town near the Mill Pond. The surrounding region is defined by a massive glacial lake system, stretching from the northern Bently Lake down to the sprawling Portage Lake and Base Line Lake on the southern boundary. This map reveals a notable mix of recreation and scientific research, with the Pinckney State Recreation Area encompassing numerous water bodies like Silver Lake and Crooked Lake, while Peach Mountain to the southeast hosts an Observatory and specialized Radio Telescopes. For those tracing local heritage, the area includes several community anchors such as St Marys Cem and the unincorporated settlement of Hell, which sits at the junction of several local roads near Hi-Land Lake. The Huron River winds through the southeast corner, passing the Hudson Mills area and the Hudson Mills Metropolitan Park.