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1980 Map of Tipton

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Tipton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Irish Hills region of Michigan is defined by its glacial lakes and rolling topography, centered here on the small community of Tipton. The landscape is a network of water bodies such as Evans Lake, Iron Mill Pond, and Half Moon Lake, many of which supported early industrial activity or became recreational centers like Hayes State Park. A notable cultural landmark is Hidden Lake Gardens, operated by Michigan State University, which preserves a large arboretum and botanical collection near Hidden Lake.

Transportation and genealogy are well-documented on this sheet. An Old Railroad Grade traces a path through the southern sections of Franklin and Tecumseh townships, signaling the evolution of the local economy. Family and community history is preserved at numerous burial sites, including Franklin Cem, Wisner Cem, and Mills Cem. The presence of the Manchester Speedway and various gravel operations highlights the intersection of recreation and industry in this portion of Lenawee County during the late twentieth century.