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2014 Map of Yale

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Yale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The borderlands between Sanilac Co and St. Clair Co are defined by an extensive network of managed drainage canals and creeks that support the region's agricultural character. Small settlements like Melvin and Speaker anchor the rural landscape, while the more developed hub of Yale sits at the southern edge of the survey. The mapping reveals a high density of burial grounds, including the Christian Memorial Cultural Center Cem and Immaculate Conception Catholic Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted community ties and genealogical history of the area.

Water management is the most striking feature of the terrain, with named drains such as Shell Drain, Fletcher Drain, and the Sanilac and Saint Clair Drain crisscrossing the townships. This infrastructure highlights the ongoing effort to utilize the low-lying geography for farming. In the eastern portion, aviation history is represented by Para Field Airport, while numerous family-named landmarks and local roads like W Galbraith Line Rd and Jeddo Rd provide a clear grid for tracing local family history.