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1961 Map of Augusta

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Augusta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Fort Custer Military Reservation dominates the center of this landscape, reflecting the significant mid-century military presence between Augusta and the western edge of Battle Creek. This military footprint is complemented by large-scale institutional developments, including the Veterans Administration Hospital and the Custer Air Force Station. The confluence of the Kalamazoo River and the Battle Creek River creates a watery corridor that supports both transportation and recreation, while the New York Central Railroad parallels the river valley.

Local history is well-preserved through several family and community landmarks, such as Augusta Cem, Lawler Cem, and North Cem, alongside smaller rural markers like the Martin Sch and Church of Christ. To the north and south, a chain of glacial lakes—including Stony Lake, Eagle Lake, and Portage Lake—defines the topography, while the transition between Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties cuts through the eastern portion of the survey.