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1991 Map of Thornville

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Thornville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The South Branch Flint River and its associated wetlands define this portion of Lapeer County, where glacial depressions have created a dense network of small lakes and drains. The village of Dryden serves as the local hub, connected by the GT RR line and several major country thoroughfares including Dryden Road and General Squier Highway. To the west, the smaller settlement of Thornville sits near the river's edge, adjacent to its own Thornville Cem.

Conservation and recreation sites are prominent throughout the landscape, most notably the Seven Ponds Nature Center and the D Bar A Scout Ranch. These areas preserve the natural character of the kettle lakes, such as Seven Ponds Lake and Whigville Lake. Genealogists will find several distinct burial grounds, including the South Dryden Pioneer Cem and Harris Cem, which anchor the early rural history of the Attica and Dryden townships.