1963 Map of Reese

About this map

The agricultural landscape of the Thumb region is defined by a dense network of drainage channels and small hamlets during the mid-1960s. The village of Reese serves as a central hub where the Chesapeake and Ohio and Penn Central railroads intersect, supporting the local farming economy. To the southwest, the town of Richville sits near the crossing of Sheboygan Creek, while smaller communities like Blumfield Corners and Denmark Junction mark local crossroads. The map reveals the intricate water management system essential to the area, featuring numerous man-made ditches such as Ryan Drain, Reese Drain, and Tinglan Drain. For genealogists, the survey identifies local landmarks including the Arn Sch, St Elizabeth Cem, and the Blumfield Cem. These details illustrate the transition from early 20th-century rural settlement patterns to a modernizing agricultural district just before significant suburban shifts reached this part of Tuscola County.