1919 Map of Saginaw

About this map

The Saginaw riverfront and its industrial corridors define this region during the height of its rail and river era. The Saginaw River serves as the central artery, flanked by the Michigan Central and Pere Marquette railroads which connect the urban core of Saginaw West Side to outlying industrial and agricultural pockets like Zilwaukee and Carrollton. In the northeast, the Whatcheer Mine points to the area's coal extraction history, while the rural townships are densely populated with family-named schools such as Jewett School and Tadish School. To the southeast, the Cass River winds through Bridgeport, marking a transition from the dense street grids of the city to the expansive farm plots and specialized settlements like Frankentrost. The detailed river network, including the Tittabawassee River and Shiawassee River confluence, highlights the hydraulic significance of the Saginaw Basin for transit and timber transport.