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1972 Map of Plymouth

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Plymouth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Yellow River meanders through the heart of Marshall County, anchoring the development of Plymouth during this early 1970s survey. The city serves as a regional hub, evidenced by the convergence of the Norfolk and Western and Conrail railroad lines, alongside essential infrastructure like the Plymouth Municipal Airport and the Court House. Local life is well-documented through a dense network of civic landmarks, including St Michaels Ch, Lincoln Jr High Sch, and Parkview Hospital.

West of the city, the landscape shifts toward a distinct chain of glacial lakes and conservation areas. The Menominee State Wetlands provide a buffer between the urban center and water bodies such as Dixon Lake, Pretty Lake, and Myers Lake. This map reveals the transition of land use from the traditional church and cemetery sites like St Michaels Cem and West Cem to mid-century recreation at the Plymouth Speedway and the Boy Scout Campground near Lawrence Lake.