1948 Map of Spring Arbor

About this map

The North Branch Kalamazoo River and South Branch Kalamazoo River define the agricultural and hydraulic character of this southern Michigan landscape during the late 1940s. Centered on Jackson County, the area shows a dense network of one-room schoolhouses like Humphrey Sch and Stoddard Sch, many of which served small rural districts that consolidated in later decades. The New York Central railroad corridor serves as a primary transit spine, connecting established villages such as Concord, Hanover, and Spring Arbor. Local industry and social life are anchored by features like the Mill Pond and several country cemeteries including Bayn Cem and Case Cem. The presence of Mosherville Station suggests the importance of rail depots for these small communities, while numerous small water bodies like Swains Lake and the Spring Arbor Lakes highlight the glacial topography of the region.