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1948 Map of Spring Arbor

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Spring Arbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Kalamazoo River and its multiple branches define this mid-century landscape across Jackson, Calhoun, and Hillsdale counties. In the post-war period, this area remained densely populated with small rural schoolhouses and family-named landmarks, reflecting an older educational structure before district consolidation. Notable examples include the Sheridan Sch, Pardee Sch, and Dresser ville Sch.

The New York Central railroad provides the primary industrial corridor, connecting settlements like Concord and Pulaski. Local community life is anchored by traditional sites such as Dewey Ch and the Moscow Plains Ch. Water features like Mill Pond, Lime Lake, and the Spring Arbor Lakes punctuate the terrain, while the inclusion of the Mosherville Station indicates the importance of rail transit for these agricultural communities. This 1940s topography captures the region's transition as it balanced traditional farming with early modern infrastructure.