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1961 Map of Battle Creek

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Battle Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The confluence of the Kalamazoo River and Battle Creek anchor this industrial and residential landscape during a period of significant mid-century expansion. The urban footprint is dense around the city center, featuring the GTW Sta and various educational landmarks such as Ann J Kellogg Sch and the Battle Creek Academy. The industrial character of the era is evident in the sprawling rail infrastructure of the Penn Central and Grand Trunk Western lines that bisect the city.

Suburban growth is captured in the surrounding townships of Bedford, Pennfield, and Emmett, where newer developments like Orchard Park and Maplehurst appear alongside long-standing local landmarks. Recreation and natural features define the southern and western reaches, from the waters of Goguac Lake and its islands—Ward Island, Clark Island, and Vince Island—to the greens of the Battle Creek Country Club. Notable burial grounds, including the expansive Oak Hill Cemetery and Memorial Park Cemetery, provide vital data for genealogical research in this Calhoun County hub.