1944 Map of Spring Lake

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The county line between Saline and Pulaski counties bisects this mid-1940s landscape, revealing a rural community structured around small churches and local schools. The north-south corridor of Arch Street serves as a primary artery, passing through the Union and Banner townships. Evidence of local social life is prominent near the water, with the Spring Lake Club, Shrine Club, and Eastern Star Club clustered around Spring Lake. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of small waterways including Lorance Creek and Clear Creek, which drain toward Ferguson Lake. Genealogists will find value in the specific locations of Landmark Ch, East Union Ch, and the isolated Jay Cem in the southeastern quadrant, providing a clear view of the area's social geography before post-war suburban expansion.