1952 Map of Richmond

About this map

The town of Richmond anchors this mid-century survey of the Macomb and St. Clair County border, a landscape defined by an extensive network of drainage ditches and small creeks. The agricultural character of the era is evident in the high density of rural schools, many of which were already noted as defunct, such as Howe Sch and Clay Road Sch. The Grand Trunk railroad cuts diagonally through the townships of Richmond and Lenox, serving as a primary transit artery alongside traditional routes like Gratiot Ave. Local genealogy is well-represented through several family and community landmarks, including the Bates Cem and Richards Cem, while the terrain is marked by features like Highbank Hill and the winding Coon Creek. This 1952 revision provides a clear record of the transition from a purely agrarian school-district system toward modern consolidated patterns.