1968 Map of Richmond

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Macomb County is defined by a dense network of drainage channels and small watercourses like the Salt River and Coon Creek. In the late 1960s, the village of Armada and the city of Richmond served as local hubs, connected by the Grand Trunk Western railroad. The map reveals the social fabric of the era through institutional landmarks such as the St Joseph Novitiate and several rural churches, including St Mary Ch and Independent Ch. Small burial grounds like Bates Cem and Richards Cem are scattered across the township, offering specific points of interest for genealogists. The land use is primarily rural, punctuated by numerous Gravel Pits and a complex system of named drains like the Ray-Lenox Drain and Harrison Drain, which were essential for managing the low-lying terrain of Lenox and Richmond townships.