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1968 Map of Utica

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Utica
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Stony Creek Metropolitan Park dominates the northern landscape of this survey, centered on the expansive Stony Creek Lake and its surrounding picnic areas and boat ramps. This region of Macomb and Oakland counties reflects a mid-century transition from agricultural land to suburban development, anchored by the established settlements of Rochester and Utica. The Clinton River and its various tributaries, including the Middle Branch Clinton River, carve through the terrain, with the Rochester-Utica State Recreation Area preserving a green corridor along the riverbanks.

Local history is preserved in numerous rural landmarks, from the Washington village center to scattered family and parish burial grounds like St Lawrence Cem and Curtis Cem. The map documents a period of rapid educational expansion, noted by the presence of Utica High Sch, Shelby Jr High Sch, and several elementary schools like Monfort Sch. Evidence of the area's geological utility is seen in the numerous Gravel Pits concentrated near the river, while a large Proving Ground indicates the industrial and military footprint in Shelby Township.