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2011 Map of Big Rapids

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Big Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Muskegon River winds southward through the center of this landscape, anchoring the city of Big Rapids and the sprawling campus of Ferris State University. This 2011 map documents the suburban and academic expansion of the area, where the river's flow is punctuated by the Rogers Dam Pond to the south. Transportation corridors like the White Pine Trl follow the river valley, reflecting the conversion of former rail lines into modern recreational paths.

Surrounding the urban center, the terrain is dotted with numerous small glacial water bodies, including Clear Lake, Youngs Lake, and Rose Lake. For those researching local heritage, several burial grounds are preserved across the quadrangle, such as Highland View Cemetery and Pine Cemetery. The presence of the Roben-Hood Airport in the northwest further illustrates the modern infrastructure serving this regional hub.