1961 Map of Bellevue

About this map

Bellevue serves as the primary hub in this early 1960s survey, where the Grand Trunk railroad corridor meets the winding path of the Grand River. The landscape is defined by its transition from the town center to the outlying townships of Assyria, Pennfield, and Convis, dotted with evidence of early rural infrastructure. Local history researchers will find a cluster of country institutions like the Base Line Ch, Boughton Sch, and Pruett Cem located across the county lines of Barry, Eaton, and Calhoun. The southwestern portion of the map is dominated by an extensive network of water bodies, including Clear Lake, Deep Lake, and Pine Lake, which contrast with the industrial presence of several Quarries and Gravel Pits near the riverbanks.