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1952 Map of Utica

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Utica
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Clinton River and its complex network of tributaries, including Stony Creek and the Middle Branch Clinton River, define the landscape of Macomb County in the early 1950s. The region is marked by agricultural drainage patterns such as the Disco Drain and Lawson Drain, while heavy industry and utility are represented by numerous Gravel Pits and the expansive Proving Grounds in Shelby.

Conservation and recreation are prominent along the river corridor at Bloomer State Park No 2 and the Rochester Utica State Recreation Area. Small community centers like Washington and Mt Vernon are connected by a grid of numbered roads, including Twenty Six Mile Road. Local history is anchored by several rural landmarks such as Pilgrims Ch, the Ewell Sch Cem, and the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, which links the growing settlements of Rochester and Utica.