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2017 Map of Ubly

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ubly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ubly serves as the primary hub of this agricultural landscape in Michigan's Thumb region, situated where the N Br Cass River meanders through the township. The village's street grid, including N Washington St and E Main St, reflects a classic Midwestern settlement pattern centered on local commerce and community life. To the southeast lies the smaller hamlet of Tyre, positioned near the boundary between Huron County and Sanilac County.

The area's social history is deeply rooted in its religious and family landmarks, evidenced by numerous burial grounds such as Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem. The terrain is defined by a complex drainage system essential for the surrounding farmland, featuring the S Fork Cass River and local tributaries like Osentoski Br and the Schiestel Drain. This network of waterways and sectional roads provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure that has sustained the region's agrarian economy for generations.