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1965 Map of Pinckney

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Pinckney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Glacial lakes and recreation areas dominate this landscape along the Livingston County and Washtenaw County border during the mid-1960s. The village of Pinckney serves as a central hub, connected by the Grand Trunk Western Railroad and anchored by local institutions like St Marys Church and Pinckney High School. To the west, the curiously named settlement of Hell sits near Hi-Land Lake, illustrating the region's transition from a rural agricultural economy to a premier destination for seasonal recreation.

Technological and scientific landmarks appear in the southern portion of the map, including a group of Radio Telescopes and a Radio Tower (WUOM-FM) near Peach Mountain. The hydrography is particularly dense here, featuring a chain of water bodies from Little Portage Lake to Base Line Lake connected by the Huron River. Large public lands such as the Pinckney State Recreation Area and Stinchfield Woods preserve significant tracts of terrain, contrasting with the small-town layouts of Gregory and Hudson Mills.