1963 Map of Reese

About this map

The village of Reese sits at the strategic junction of the New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads, anchoring a productive agricultural landscape on the border of Saginaw and Tuscola Counties. In the early 1960s, this region was defined by its intricate drainage network, including Squaw Creek and Reese Drain, which facilitated the cultivation of the surrounding townships. Smaller agricultural hamlets like Richville and Blumfield Corners are centered around local services and religious landmarks such as St Elizabeth Cem and the Townhall. The map reveals the precise layout of the rail-and-road economy, from the siding at Denmark Junction to the outlying station at Tuscola Sta, documenting a period when these small rail hubs were still central to the movement of goods in mid-Michigan.