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1985 Map of Altona

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Altona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Muskegon River meanders through the southwestern corner of this West Michigan landscape, anchoring a region defined by its dense network of glacial lakes and recreational waterways. The small settlement of Altona sits near the river's bend, flanked by Altona Riverside Park and a local Cem. To the east, the village of Sylvester is situated along Sylvester Creek, showing a classic rural settlement pattern typical of the mid-1980s.

Extensive lake systems dominate the central and northern terrain, including the sprawling Canadian Lakes and Lake Mecosta. Public lands like the Pere Marquette State Forest and School Section Lake Park highlight the area's transition toward a leisure and conservation economy. For the local historian, the presence of a Gravel Pit and several smaller tributaries like Little Brockway Creek provide insight into the local geology and drainage patterns that shaped early development in Austin and Morton townships.