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1936 Map of Sanford

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Sanford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Sanford Wild Life Refuge and the expansive Sanford Lake dominate the northern landscape of this mid-1930s survey, illustrating a region defined by its complex drainage networks and conservation efforts. The Tittabawassee River and Pine River meander through the central and southern reaches, where the local economy and social life are marked by a dense grid of rural schoolhouses such as St Elmo Sch, Riverside Sch, and Bishop Sch.

Transport is anchored by the Pere Marquette railroad and U S Highway No 10, which connect established settlements like Sanford, Averill, and North Bradley. The map reveals a transition toward organized forestry and fire prevention, evidenced by Fire Tower No 10 and Fire Tower No 22. Genealogists will find particular value in the numerous named family-centered drains and smaller townships like Jerome and Lincoln, which preserve the names of early settler families.