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2014 Map of Pinconning

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Pinconning
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Pinconning settlement serves as the central hub of this shoreline landscape, situated where the Pinconning River flows toward the extensive waters of Saginaw Bay. The area's agricultural and civil history is clearly marked by several dedicated grounds, including Pinconning Area Cem, Saint John Memorial Cem, and Fraser Township Cem. This coastal stretch along Lake Huron is defined by a series of distinct geographical markers such as Nayanquing Point, Mallard Point, and Lengsville Point, alongside the residential clusters at Almeda Beach and Meyers Beach.

Transport and water management dictate the grid of the interior, with the CSX railroad corridor running north-south through the heart of town. An intricate network of engineered waterways, including the Bartlett Drain, Michalski Drain, and Willette Drain, illustrates the long-standing effort to manage the low-lying terrain near the bay. This configuration of drainage systems and shorefront points reveals a community deeply tied to its hydrology and the commercial transit of the Great Lakes region.