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2014 Map of Thornville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Thornville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Dryden and Thornville anchor this survey of the southern Lapeer County and northern Oakland County borderlands. The landscape is defined by a dense concentration of cemeteries that speak to the deep-rooted rural settlement of the region, including Dryden Center Cem, Whigville Cem, and the S Dryden Pioneer Cem. These sites, alongside family-named landmarks like Russell Lake and Brooks Lake, offer a detailed view of the area's genealogical geography.

The headwaters of the S Br Flint River wind through the western portion of the map, while Whigville Cr drains the central marshlands and glacial kettle lakes. Notable water features such as Seven Ponds Lake and Slating Lake punctuate the terrain, reflecting the varied hydrology that influenced early homesteading and road placement. The intersection of local routes like Hollow Corners Rd and Rock Valley Rd provides a clear framework for tracing property boundaries and community development across the township lines.