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1972 Map of Tecumseh South

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Tecumseh South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Raisin River carves a winding path through this portion of Lenawee County, south of the established center of Tecumseh. This early 1970s landscape is defined by its complex industrial and transportation infrastructure, where gravel pits, sandpits, and a Refinery operate alongside the extensive rail networks of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton, Norfolk and Western, and Penn Central. These tracks converge at significant transit points like Lenawee Junction, which served as a vital hub for the regional movement of goods and passengers.

Local rural life is captured in the clusters of activity around Raisin Center, featuring the Raisin Center Ch, and the small settlement of Wellsville in the southeast. Genealogists can trace family heritage through sites such as McLain Cem, Holloway Cem, and Frye Cem, while the inclusion of the Sutton Sch and an Old Railroad Grade provides a clear view of the area's evolving community and industrial footprint.