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1972 Map of Shaftsburg

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Shaftsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Looking Glass River and Vermilion Creek define the drainage of this Shiawassee County landscape during the early 1970s. The settlement of Shaftsburg sits as a central hub, linked by the Grand Trunk Western railroad line which cuts diagonally across the township of Woodhull. This era is marked by a mix of established agricultural land and dedicated conservation, notably the Rose Lake State Wildlife Research Area in the west and numerous small kettle lakes like Wolf Lake, Moon Lake, and Hickory Lake.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, including the Oak Plain Cem, Woodhull Cem, and Graham Ch. The presence of the Laingsburg Airport and various Gravel Pits reflects the local infrastructure and industry of the period. The map also captures smaller residential developments like Forest Green Estates and several trailer parks, illustrating the mid-century expansion of rural communities near the Ingham and Clinton county lines.