1968 Map of Smiths Creek

About this map

The Black River and Pine River carve through the landscape of eastern Michigan, anchoring a region defined by its complex drainage network and mid-century rural infrastructure. This 1968 revision reveals a community structured around the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and a grid of township roads. Significant local landmarks like the St Clair County Airport and the Port Huron State Game Area reflect the area's transition toward specialized land use. Genealogists will find particular value in the presence of St Marys Cem and Caswell Cem, along with neighborhood schools such as Sparlingville Sch and Kimball Sch. The map records numerous named drains, including London Creek and the Holland Drain, which were vital for managing the low-lying terrain for agriculture and settlement in the townships of Kimball and ST Clair.