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2017 Map of Allendale

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Allendale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Grand River carves through the northeastern corner of this landscape, a defining geographical feature that supports the sprawling campus of Grand Valley State Univ. This academic hub is connected by the pedestrian Little Mac Bridge over a ravine leading toward the river. To the west, the community of Allendale is structured by a rigorous grid of section lines and roads such as Lake Michigan Dr and 68th Ave.

Transitioning south, the character of the land becomes increasingly focused on the intersections of agriculture and small-town life. Settlements like North Blendon, South Blendon, and Bauer appear as distinct clusters among the creek systems of Bass Cr and Rush Cr. Local heritage is anchored by sites like Allendale Township Cem and Blendon Cem, while Harry's Field and the surrounding township boundaries reflect the organized development of Ottawa County in the early 21st century.