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1967 Map of Caledonia

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Caledonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Penn Central railroad corridor bisects this landscape, connecting the established community of Caledonia with the developing corporate limits of Kentwood. This mid-century survey reveals a transition from the structured residential blocks and schools of the village centers to the broader agricultural lands of Gaines and Thornapple townships. The map records several vital community hubs, including Holy Corners and numerous rural houses of worship like St Pauls Ch and St Josephs Ch.

A network of water bodies, including Duncan Lake and Hanna Lake, punctuates the terrain, which is also shaped by industrial and infrastructure developments like the Kent County Airport and various Gravel Pits. Local history is preserved through the naming of small schools like Gaines Sch and Dutton Sch, reflecting a time when education was decentralized and closely tied to these specific neighborhoods.