2017 Map of Yale

About this map

Yale and the smaller village of Melvin anchor this agricultural landscape along the border of Sanilac and St. Clair counties. The area is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including Mill Creek, Black Creek, and the Sanilac and Saint Clair Drain, which support the surrounding farmland. Numerous small family and township burial grounds are scattered throughout the townships, such as Elmwood Cemetery, McFadden Cemetery, and Lett Cemetery, providing significant points of interest for genealogical research. The presence of the Speaker Township School and churches like the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church illustrate the enduring community structure of this rural Michigan region. A local aviation landmark, Para Field, appears in the eastern portion of the survey near Cork Road.