1970s Maps of Muskegon County, Michigan

1. 1972 Map of Sullivan, 1975 Print

   

   1972 Sullivan

   1975 Print · USGS

   Muskegon County is captured here in the early seventies, showing the transition from agricultural land to growing residential pockets. Researchers can find Township Cem, the Landing Field (Abandoned), and the crossing of the Penn Central railroad.

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4. 1972 Map of Muskegon West, 1975 Print

   

   1972 Muskegon West

   1975 Print · USGS

   Coastal Michigan in the early seventies shows a bustling port city and growing suburbs nestled along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Researchers can trace neighborhood development through Lakeside Cemetery, Central High School, and the Muskegon County Airport.

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7. 1972 Map of Grand Haven, 1975 Print

   

   1972 Grand Haven

   1975 Print · USGS

   Grand Haven and the lower Grand River are shown in the early seventies during a period of established lakeside industry and recreation. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through features like Lake Forest Cemetery, Nortonville Chapel, and the Grand Haven Memorial Airpark.

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10. 1972 Map of Nunica, 1975 Print

    

    1972 Nunica

    1975 Print · USGS

    The Grand River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape of bayous and transit routes just inland from the lake. Researchers can find many rural landmarks, from Nunica Cem and Grace Ch to the Jablonski Landing Field and the Grand Trunk Western rail line.

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13. 1972 Map of Muskegon East, 1975 Print

    

    1972 Muskegon East

    1975 Print · USGS

    Muskegon and its southern lakefront suburbs reached a peak of mid-century development in the early seventies. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through numerous parish schools like Sacred Heart Sch and several local burial grounds including Mona View Cemetery.

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16. 1976 Map of Twin Lake SE

    

    1976 Twin Lake SE

    1976 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Michigan land use and river morphology are captured in this 1976 aerial study. Researchers can trace the winding course of the Muskegon River, the development near Wolf Lake, and the distinctive circular patterns of industrial-scale irrigation.

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19. 1976 Map of Montague NW

    

    1976 Montague NW

    1976 Print · USGS

    The Michigan shoreline and surrounding farmlands are captured in high detail in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace property boundaries and coastal changes near Lake Michigan and the northern tip of White Lake.

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22. 1976 Map of Montague SW

    

    1976 Montague SW

    1976 Print · USGS

    Along the Muskegon County coast in the mid-seventies, this aerial orthophoto captures the meeting of the Great Lakes and inland waters. Researchers can trace the development of Wabaningo and the mouth of White Lake against the expanse of Lake Michigan.

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25. 1976 Map of Twin Lake NE

    

    1976 Twin Lake NE

    1976 Print · USGS

    Muskegon County farmland and small settlements are captured from above in the mid-1970s just as these rural communities were evolving. Genealogists and land researchers can trace the exact 1976 footprints of Holton, Brunswick, and Reeman.

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28. 1976 Map of Montague NE, 1979 Print

    

    1976 Montague NE

    1979 Print · USGS

    Settlements along the Michigan coast are captured from above during the mid-seventies, showing the developed centers of Montague and Whitehall. Genealogists and historians can trace local property layouts and neighborhood growth in Maple Grove and Lakewood.

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31. 1976 Map of Montague SE, 1979 Print

    

    1976 Montague SE

    1979 Print · USGS

    The Michigan coast in the mid-1970s shows a landscape of growing residential pockets and established woodlots. Trace the development of North Muskegon and Lakewood alongside the shores of Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan.

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34. 1976 Map of Twin Lake SW, 1979 Print

    

    1976 Twin Lake SW

    1979 Print · USGS

    The northern edge of the Muskegon area comes to life in this mid-seventies aerial survey, showing the residential and wooded landscape near the lakes. Researchers can trace property lines and developments around Twin Lake, Lakewood, and the limits of North Muskegon.

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37. 1976 Map of Twin Lake NW, 1979 Print

    

    1976 Twin Lake NW

    1979 Print · USGS

    Muskegon County's lake-strewn landscape is captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey during a period of steady lakeside development. Genealogists and environmental historians can trace the topography around Lakewood, the Big Blue Lake shoreline, and the winding White River.

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