1931 Map of Bangor

About this map

The Black River and its multiple forks define this 1931 survey of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the interior of Van Buren and Allegan counties. The landscape is marked by a dense network of country schools like Gardner of Eden Sch and Hogmire Sch, reflecting a well-distributed agrarian population before the consolidation of rural districts. The Pere Marquette railroad serves as the primary industrial artery, connecting established hubs like Bangor and Grand Junction to the resort communities of Glenn Shores and Miami Park Beach. Geologic features include numerous named kettle lakes, such as Saddle Lake and Van Auken Lake, alongside specialized landmarks like the Mill Pond in Bangor. The map also records early religious centers including Kibbie Chapel and the Gingerbread Ch, providing critical points of interest for genealogists tracing local family history.