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1936 Map of Washington

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

The Packard Proving Grounds dominate the landscape of Shelby Township in this 1930s survey, marking a significant era of automotive testing along State Highway No 53. The terrain is defined by the Clinton River and its intricate drainage network, including the Yates Mill Stream and Middle Branch, which supported early industrial and agricultural development. To the south, the Ferry Morse Seed Co Farms and Brooklands Subdivision illustrate the transition from large-scale cultivation to residential expansion near Utica.

Notable landmarks such as the Detroit Edison Co Shelby Sub Station and an Emergency Landing Field provide evidence of modernizing infrastructure. Local history is further preserved through the mapping of numerous rural schools like Ewell Sch and Andrews Sch, alongside unique sites such as the Masterlawn Park Animal Cem. The presence of the Grand Trunk and Michigan Central railroads highlights the vital transport corridors that linked settlements like Washington and Mt Vernon to the broader region.