2017 Map of Utica

About this map

The Clinton River and its complex network of tributaries, including the Middle Br Clinton River and Stony Creek, define the suburban transition of eastern Michigan. This 2017 survey details the dense corridor stretching from Rochester Hills and Sterling Heights up to Washington. The map documents a landscape where agricultural heritage persists in name and through numerous burial grounds like Prestonville Cem and Saint John's Cem, even as residential developments fill the spaces between historic crossroads like Disco and Yates. The Macomb Orchard Rail Trail follows a former railroad alignment, cutting across the terrain toward Stony Creek Lake. Modern industrial and recreational footprints are evident, from the Galena Quarry to the established grounds of Christian Memorial Estates, illustrating the high-density growth in Macomb and Oakland counties.