2019 Map of Yale

About this map

The border of Sanilac and Saint Clair counties bisects this landscape of the Thumb region, anchored by the settlements of Yale in the south and Melvin to the west. This agricultural expanse is defined by an intricate network of drainage channels, including Mill Creek, Black Cr, and Lavell Drain, which supported the reclamation of land for farming. The local genealogy of the area is well-preserved through numerous community landmarks, ranging from the Elk Township Cemetery in the north to Sacred Heart Cemetery near the heart of Yale. The map also documents institutional sites like the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, providing a clear view of how these rural townships were organized around family-named roads and parish grounds.