Historical Maps of Kent County, Michigan

What stories do these 47 old maps tell about Kent County's past? From 1914 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Kent County's history through maps:

  • Trace Kent County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Kent County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Kent County, MI maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Grand Rapids
    1914 Map of Grand Rapids
    1914 Grand Rapids
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Wyoming, and other nearby areas

  2. 1918 Map of Cedar Springs
    1918 Map of Cedar Springs
    1918 Cedar Springs
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Plainfield Charter Township, and other nearby areas

  3. 1918 Map of Lowell
    1918 Map of Lowell
    1918 Lowell
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Cascade Charter Township, Ada Township, and other nearby areas

  4. 1943 Map of Cedar Springs
    1943 Map of Cedar Springs
    1943 Cedar Springs
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Plainfield Charter Township, and other nearby areas

  5. 1943 Map of Grand Rapids
    1943 Map of Grand Rapids
    1943 Grand Rapids
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Wyoming, and other nearby areas

  6. 1943 Map of Lowell, 1944 Print
    1943 Map of Lowell, 1944 Print
    1943 Lowell
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Cascade Charter Township, Ada Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 1945 Map of Ravenna, 1947 Print
    1945 Map of Ravenna, 1947 Print
    1945 Ravenna
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Walker, Alpine Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Midland, 1967 Print
    1954 Midland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Midland, and other nearby areas

  9. 1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Map of Midland
    1958 Midland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Midland, and other nearby areas

  10. 1958 Map of Grandville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Grandville, 1959 Print
    1958 Grandville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Wyoming, and other nearby areas

  11. 1958 Map of Sand Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Sand Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Sand Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Croton, Sand Lake, and other nearby areas

  12. 1958 Map of Fremont, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Fremont, 1960 Print
    1958 Fremont
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Fremont, Ashland, and other nearby areas

  13. 1958 Map of Grandville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Grandville, 1960 Print
    1958 Grandville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Wyoming, and other nearby areas

  14. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print
    1958 Grand Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Lansing, and other nearby areas

  15. 1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Map of Midland
    1959 Midland
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Midland, and other nearby areas

  16. 1959 Map of Howard City, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Howard City, 1960 Print
    1959 Howard City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Howard City, Lakeview, and other nearby areas

  17. 1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Map of Grand Rapids
    1961 Grand Rapids
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Lansing, and other nearby areas

  18. 1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Map of Grand Rapids
    1962 Grand Rapids
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Lansing, and other nearby areas

  19. 1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Map of Midland
    1966 Midland
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Midland, and other nearby areas

  20. 1967 Map of Sparta, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Sparta, 1969 Print
    1967 Sparta
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Sparta, Kent City, and other nearby areas

  21. 1967 Map of Grand Rapids West, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Grand Rapids West, 1969 Print
    1967 Grand Rapids West
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Wyoming, and other nearby areas

  22. 1967 Map of Grand Rapids East, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Grand Rapids East, 1969 Print
    1967 Grand Rapids East
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Kentwood, and other nearby areas

  23. 1967 Map of Cedar Springs, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Cedar Springs, 1969 Print
    1967 Cedar Springs
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Rockford, Cedar Springs, and other nearby areas

  24. 1967 Map of Cedar Springs SW, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Cedar Springs SW, 1969 Print
    1967 Cedar Springs SW
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Grand Rapids, Plainfield Charter Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 1967 Map of Cutlerville, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Cutlerville, 1969 Print
    1967 Cutlerville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent County, including Wyoming, Kentwood, and other nearby areas

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