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1976 Map of Big Rapids SW

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Muskegon River flows through the northwest corner of this 1976 orthophotoquad, defining a landscape of agricultural fields and riverine wetlands in Mecosta County. The aerial perspective highlights the impounded waters of Rogers Dam Pond, where the river's path widens significantly. Moving south, the terrain is characterized by a patchwork of wooded parcels and farmsteads, intersected by Quacks Creek and eventually reaching the Little Muskegon River at the southern boundary. This map provides a clear view of the rural development patterns in the mid-1970s, as small crossroads settlements like Borland and Higbee Corner anchor the surrounding farm country. The village of Stanwood serves as a primary hub, situated where local roads meet the north-south transit corridor. For those researching local history, the sharp contrast between cultivated land and the winding river valleys reveals the topographical constraints on early Michigan settlement.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1976
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.16 x 27.11 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain