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2011 Map of Altona

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Altona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Little Muskegon River and its various branches anchor this portion of Mecosta County, defining the rural character of communities like Altona and Sylvester. By the early 21st century, the northern half of the region shows a transition from traditional township grids to the modern residential development of Canadian Lakes, where numerous artificial and natural water bodies like Lake of the Clouds and West Canadian Lake are connected by winding drives.

Genealogists can find several local burial grounds, including the Altona Cemetery and Hinton Cemetery, which sit alongside established farm roads such as 5 Mile Rd and 3 Mile Rd. The map also captures specialized land uses, from the aviation facilities at Capen Airport and Canadian Lakes Airport to the recreational layout of Tullymore Golf Course. The confluence of Sylvester Creek and the Little Muskegon River illustrates the natural drainage patterns that have historically shaped settlement at Rustford and the surrounding township.