Old Maps of Cascade Charter Township, Michigan for Metal Detecting

1. 1914 Map of Grand Rapids

   

   1914 Grand Rapids

   1914 Print · USGS

   Grand Rapids and its southern townships are captured in detail just before the Great War, showing a landscape defined by river industry and rail lines. Local historians can trace early settlements and schools such as Kelloggsville and Red School, or locate family landmarks near Reeds Lake.

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4. 1918 Map of Lowell

   

   1918 Lowell

   1918 Print · USGS

   The Kent and Ionia county borderlands come into focus during the Great War era as a landscape of interconnected river valleys and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Fallassburg, the rail junctions at Elmdale, and dozens of local landmarks like the Little Brick School.

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7. 1943 Map of Grand Rapids

   

   1943 Grand Rapids

   1943 Print · USGS

   Grand Rapids and its surrounding Kent County townships are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by river industry and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of named rural schools like Sodom Sch, the County Farm, and early settlements like Byron Center.

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10. 1943 Map of Lowell, 1944 Print

    

    1943 Lowell

    1944 Print · USGS

    Central Michigan river valleys and rural townships are captured here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate numerous namesake schoolhouses like Yerkes Sch and Cooke Sch, or trace the rail lines through Alto and Fallassburg.

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13. 1958 Map of Grand Rapids, 1973 Print

    

    1958 Grand Rapids

    1973 Print · USGS

    Southern Michigan at the peak of the postwar era shows a landscape of burgeoning cities and new interstate highways. Trace family roots and regional growth in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and the glacial lake country around Gun Lake or Gull Lake.

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16. 1961 Map of Grand Rapids

    

    1961 Grand Rapids

    1961 Print · USGS

    Southern Michigan at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a region shaped by major river systems and a robust rail network. Trace mid-century industrial growth and land use from Grand Rapids to the Fort Custer Military Reservation and Gun Lake.

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19. 1962 Map of Grand Rapids

    

    1962 Grand Rapids

    1962 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Southern Michigan is mapped here at a time of massive growth, showing the expanding urban footprints of Grand Rapids and Lansing. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Grand Trunk Western RR, find historic boundaries of the Fort Custer Military Reservation, or locate sporting camps around Gun Lake.

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22. 1967 Map of Grand Rapids East, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Grand Rapids East

    1969 Print · USGS

    Eastern Kent County during the late sixties shows a landscape in transition as suburbs press toward the Thornapple River. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional roots at Calvin Knollerest College, Woodlawn Cemetery, and the Kent County Airport.

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25. 1967 Map of Caledonia, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Caledonia

    1969 Print · USGS

    The area around Caledonia and Dutton is documented in the late 1960s as suburban growth begins to meet the rural landscape. Trace the Penn Central rail line and locate community landmarks like Holy Corners, Gaines Sch, and Hanna Lake.

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28. 1978 Map of Alto, 1979 Print

    

    1978 Alto

    1979 Print · USGS

    Southeast of Grand Rapids in the late seventies, this area shows a landscape of river valleys and kettle lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Whitneyville, Alaska, and Alto, or locate rural landmarks like the Grange Hall and Merriman Cem.

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31. 1978 Map of Cascade, 1979 Print

    

    1978 Cascade

    1979 Print · USGS

    Kent County river valleys come alive in the late seventies as the settlements of Ada and Cascade begin to expand. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous historic sites, including the Covered Bridge, Rolfe Cem, and the old McPherson Sch.

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34. 1984 Map of Grand Rapids

    

    1984 Grand Rapids

    1984 Print · USGS

    West Michigan in the mid-eighties shows a thriving metropolitan core surrounded by expansive state recreation areas and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace developments around Grand Rapids, institutional landmarks like Grand Rapids Bible College, and the quiet reaches of Jordan Lake.

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37. 2011 Map of Caledonia, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Caledonia

    2011 Print · USGS

    Suburban development meets traditional Michigan communities in 2011, as the area expands around major transport and academic hubs. Researchers can locate family sites at Dutton Cemetery or trace the early footprint of Caledonia.

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40. 2011 Map of Cascade, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Cascade

    2011 Print · USGS

    Kent County during the early twenty-first century shows a landscape where suburban expansion meets historic river-valley settlements. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial grounds like Snow Cemetery and Krum Cemetery or locate old aviation sites such as Somerville Airport.

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43. 2011 Map of Alto, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Alto

    2011 Print · USGS

    Southeast of Grand Rapids in the early twenty-first century, this area shows a landscape of river-fed hamlets and quiet glacial lakes. Researchers can locate historic burial sites like Merriman Cemetery and trace the paths of the Thornapple River through Alaska and Labarge.

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46. 2011 Map of Grand Rapids East, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Grand Rapids East

    2011 Print · USGS

    The eastern suburbs of Grand Rapids are shown in detail during a period of modern expansion at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace family history through several local burial grounds like Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens and landmarks such as Cornerstone University.

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49. 2014 Map of Caledonia, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Caledonia

    2014 Print · USGS

    The southern outskirts of the Grand Rapids area come into focus in the mid-2010s, showing a blend of suburban expansion and rural heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Saint Mary's Catholic Cem or Dutton Cem while exploring the crossroads of Holy Corners.

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52. 2014 Map of Alto, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Alto

    2014 Print · USGS

    Southeast of Grand Rapids in the mid-2010s, this area shows a landscape defined by the Thornapple River and numerous glacial lakes. You can locate family history at sites like Whitneyville Cem and Alaska Memorial Cem or trace the early settlements of McCords and Alto.

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55. 2014 Map of Cascade, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Cascade

    2014 Print · USGS

    The confluence of the Grand and Thornapple rivers defines this area of Kent County during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like Cascade Cem and Snow Cem alongside the winding N Country National Scenic Trail.

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58. 2014 Map of Grand Rapids East, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Grand Rapids East

    2014 Print · USGS

    The suburbs east of Grand Rapids are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the dense growth between Reeds Lake and the Thornapple River. Researchers can trace local heritage at Woodlawn Cem, Calvin Coll, and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

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61. 2017 Map of Cascade, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Cascade

    2017 Print · USGS

    Cascade and Ada are seen here at a point of modern growth along the Kent County river valleys during the late 2010s. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds including Snow Cem and Krum Cem, alongside landmarks like Somerville Airport.

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64. 2017 Map of Alto, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Alto

    2017 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Kent County is defined by the winding paths of the Thornapple River and Coldwater River as they moved through the late twentieth century. Researchers can locate several legacy burial grounds including Merriman Cem and Daniels Cem or trace the early settlement footprints of Whitneyville and Alaska.

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67. 2017 Map of Caledonia, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Caledonia

    2017 Print · USGS

    Southeast of Grand Rapids in the late 2010s, this area shows a mix of suburban growth and lakeside communities. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial sites like Caledonia Cem and South Gaines Cem, or locate landmarks such as Davenport Univ.

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70. 2017 Map of Grand Rapids East, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Grand Rapids East

    2017 Print · USGS

    The eastern suburbs of Grand Rapids appear here in the late twenty-tens as a bustling landscape of higher education, aviation, and lakeside neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the grounds of Calvin College, the expansion of Gerald R. Ford International Airport, and find local family landmarks at Graceland Mausoleum.

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73. 2019 Map of Grand Rapids East, 2019 Print

    

    2019 Grand Rapids East

    2019 Print · USGS

    Grand Rapids and its southeastern suburbs are captured in this 2019 survey during a period of sustained urban expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Kentwood and Cascade alongside landmarks like Calvin College and the Grand River.

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