Allegan sits at a strategic bend of the Kalamazoo River, where the historic Second Street Bridge spans the water near the heart of town. This 2017 study of the region reveals a landscape defined by its glacial history, with numerous water bodies like Miner Lake, Dumont Lake, and Wetmore Lake dotting the northern reaches. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, documenting several local burial grounds including the Oakwood Cem and the Allegan County Poor Farm Cem. Outside the main settlement, rural hubs like South Monterey and Hopkins anchor the agricultural sections of the county. The terrain transitions from the developed grid of the county seat to the recreational shoreline of Lake Allegan and the aviation facilities at Padgham Field, providing a comprehensive view of modern land use in western Michigan.
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1916 · Kalamazoo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Kalamazoo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Kalamazoo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Gobles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Gobles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Gobles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Allegan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Grand Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Wayland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Grand Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:250,000