2011 Map of Allendale

About this map

Allendale and the Grand Valley State University-Allendale Campus anchor this portion of Ottawa County, where the landscape transitions from established academic and residential hubs to a grid of agricultural lands and smaller rural settlements. The Grand River defines the eastern boundary, accompanied by the Little Mac Bridge and the rising development of Grand Valley. Moving south, the terrain is shaped by the drainage systems of Bass Creek and Rush Creek, which flow toward the more isolated communities of North Blendon, South Blendon, and Bauer. Genealogists and local historians will find the Allendale Township Cemetery and Blendon Cemetery clearly marked, alongside essential civic landmarks like the Allendale Post Office. The map reflects a period of modern growth in West Michigan, where suburban expansion meets long-standing farming districts.