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1968 Map of Richmond

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Richmond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Grand Trunk Western railroad cuts a diagonal path through this corner of Macomb and St. Clair Counties, serving as the primary corridor for the industrial and agricultural output of Richmond and Armada. This survey reveals a landscape deeply connected by a complex system of drainage and irrigation, with names like the Wheeler Drain, Dixon Drain, and Ray-Lenox Drain detailing the local management of the watershed leading toward the Salt River.

Genealogists will find a significant density of landmarks, including the St Joseph Novitiate and several local congregations such as St Mary Ch and Zion Ch. The map provides specific locations for numerous burial grounds, including Willow Grove Cem, Bates Cem, and Richards Cem. Cultural centers of the late 1960s are evident in the presence of Beebe Park and the small recreational waters of Lake Chalet, illustrating the community's transition into a more settled residential and agricultural hub.