1921 Map of Rives Junction

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Jackson dominates the southern edge of this landscape, its urban grid contrasting with the agricultural townships of Rives, Henrietta, and Bunker Hill. The Michigan Central railroad serves as a vital artery, connecting the regional hub of Jackson to northern settlements like Leslie and the rail crossroads at Rives Junction. This era of development is marked by a dense network of country schools, including Bachelor School, Weeks School, and Felt Plain School, which anchored rural communities between the marshy reaches of Big Swamp and the Grand River.