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1981 Map of Allegan

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Allegan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Kalamazoo River carves a winding path through the heart of the region, defining the landscape around the city of Allegan. By the late 1970s, the area's development reflects its role as a regional hub, featuring the County Fairground, General Hospital, and Padgham Field. The map reveals a transition from the structured street grids of Allegan to the surrounding agricultural townships of Monterey and Hopkins.

Evidence of the area's older transportation and community networks is scattered throughout the countryside, from the Old Railroad Grade to historic rural landmarks like South Monterey Ch and Blackman Cem. Water resources are prominent, including Allegan Lake and Miner Lake, which provide public access points and recreational spaces like Dumont Lake County Park. Numerous gravel pits suggest a reliance on local mineral extraction for the region's infrastructure.