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1945 Map of Thornville

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Thornville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The South Branch Flint River meanders through a landscape of glacial lakes and scattered rural settlements in this mid-1940s survey of Lapeer County. The village of Thornville serves as a local hub near the center, while Dryden sits at the eastern edge of the quadrangle. This period reflects a well-established agrarian community, evidenced by the dense network of country schools such as Whites Sch, Sutton Sch, and Fancher Sch.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous burial grounds, including South Attica Cem and the Dryden Center Cem. Of particular note is the General Squier Community Club located near the headwaters of the Belle River. The map captures the interface between Lapeer Co and Oakland Co to the south, highlighting a terrain dominated by water bodies like Whigville Lake and Long Lake.